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The End of Troy and the Saving of Helen unfolds during the waning hours of a war that spanned a decade, yet ends in a single night of clever deception. After years of bloodshed, both sides were weary, their hopes hanging by threads of prophecy and pride. The Greeks, having seemingly abandoned their siege, left behind a mysterious wooden horse that loomed as a parting enigma. At first, the Trojans hesitated, their instincts dulled by years of resistance and recent relief. The city, still scarred by war,…-
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Derrick Vaughan, Novelist is a novella by Edna Lyall, published in 1889. It tells the story of Derrick Vaughan, a young man who discovers his passion for writing and achieves success as a novelist. The narrative explores his journey through the literary world, the sacrifices he makes for his art, and the personal challenges he faces, including the tension between love and ambition. The book provides insight into the life of a writer in Victorian England, addressing themes of creativity, ethics, and perseverance, with Lyall's characteristic emphasis on moral integrity and social values.-
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Chapter I – Derrick Vaughan–Novelist opens with Sydney Wharncliffe’s personal account of a man the world sees as an overnight literary success. Wharncliffe aims to correct this misconception, explaining that Derrick Vaughan’s path was not marked by sudden fame, but by years of steady, passionate work. Public admiration, though sincere, often misses the quiet perseverance behind his rise. Newspaper sketches and magazine features may capture his likeness, but they fail to convey the depth of…
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Chapter II – Derrick Vaughan–Novelist begins with the bright anticipation of summer and an invitation that would change the course of Derrick’s life. Calverley of Exeter organizes a two-week cruise aboard the Aurora, and among the select guests is Freda Merrifield—a recent school-leaver with a freshness that captivates instantly. Derrick, though accustomed to social ease, is struck not by Freda's beauty alone but by the sincerity of her manner and the ease with which she engages the world around…
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Chapter III – Derrick Vaughan–Novelist follows Derrick as he prepares for the long-awaited return of his father, Major Vaughan, from India. Though years have passed, Derrick clings to an idealized memory of the Major—disciplined, refined, and commanding respect. That illusion is destroyed when Major Vaughan stumbles off the ship in a drunken state, loud and unsteady, leaving Derrick stunned and humiliated. Witnessing this public display, especially in front of Wharncliffe and the sympathetic ship's…
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Chapter IV – Derrick Vaughan–Novelist begins with the narrator reflecting on the idea that art should be pursued for the sake of humanity, not self. Drawing from the ideals of Goethe and Schiller, he questions his own motives and confesses to an inner selfishness that has shaped his view of the world. Derrick, in contrast, stands as a quiet example of selfless dedication. Though the narrator has often dismissed Derrick's concerns as unimportant, he now begins to see that they arise not from weakness,…
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Chapter VI – Derrick Vaughan–Novelist begins with a surge of pride and discomfort as Derrick reads an article lauding his brother Lawrence's gallantry in battle. The report describes Lawrence’s rescue of a fellow officer with vivid praise, capturing the attention of the nation and elevating him to sudden fame. Sydney shares the article enthusiastically, while Derrick listens quietly, caught between admiration and a subtle pang of inadequacy. Though proud, he feels increasingly overshadowed. Their…
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Chapter VIII – Derrick Vaughan–Novelist follows Derrick through a season marked by inward struggle and outward dedication, set against the muted beauty of an autumn slowly surrendering to winter. While others embrace the cheer of London’s social season, Derrick chooses solitude and steady work, burying his unspoken thoughts of Freda beneath pages of manuscripts and patient companionship with his ailing father. He continues writing with a quiet intensity, using every observation—every subtle…
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Chapter IX – Derrick Vaughan–Novelist begins in the wake of grief, where the weight of a lost opportunity adds a new layer to Derrick’s sorrow. Following the funeral, the discovery of an unsigned will brings to light what could have been a substantial inheritance. Lawrence, Derrick’s brother, remarks coldly that literature will surely make up for the loss, a comment that cuts deeper than intended. This exchange reveals the widening rift between the brothers—Lawrence, driven by appearances and…
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