The Undefeated

"The Undefeated" by J. C. (John Collis) Snaith is a story set as war looms, focusing on a greengrocer named Mr. William Hollis who grapples with feelings of failure and the pressure of his family's history. Hollis looks back on his life, his dreams, and the relationships that have shaped him, including his relationship with his estranged wife, Melia, and her overbearing father, Mr. Munt. The narrative gives a close look at Hollis's inner world, portraying his battles to carve out his own identity, challenging his place in society, and contemplating the troubling events unfolding in Europe.