Victor's Triumph Sequel to A Beautiful Fiend

"Victor's Triumph" by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth is a book set in a time where love, lies, and what people expect of you were a big deal; it follows the twists and turns of people's lives when they get all mixed up with each other. The story zooms in on Mary Grey, a young woman trying to find her way, but she can't escape the problems from her past. You quickly learn that she is trying to sweet-talk an old preacher to keep him quiet about her secrets. At the same time, Mary's good friend, Laura Lytton, is getting ready to go back to her family. From the start, the story feels like a mix of nice moments and hidden worries, hinting that there will be serious struggles about who people really are, what they're hiding, and if they can ever be forgiven.