According To My Lights (1900)

According to My Lights is a novel written by John Hollingshead and published in 1900. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Harry Thornhill, who is trying to find his place in the world. Harry is a talented artist who dreams of making a name for himself in the art world, but he is held back by his lack of connections and financial resources. As Harry struggles to make ends meet, he meets a wealthy woman named Mrs. Van Torp who takes an interest in him and offers to help him achieve his dreams. However, Harry soon realizes that Mrs. Van Torp's intentions are not entirely pure and he must navigate a complicated web of relationships and power dynamics in order to succeed.Throughout the novel, Hollingshead explores themes of ambition, class, and morality. The book provides a vivid portrayal of turn-of-the-century London and its social hierarchies, as well as a nuanced examination of the human psyche. According to My Lights is a timeless tale of the pursuit of success and the sacrifices that must be made in order to achieve it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.