The Vigil (1907)

The Vigil is a novel written by Harold Begbie and was first published in 1907. The book is set in the early 20th century and follows the story of a young man named John Barrington. John is a wealthy and privileged young man who has never had to work for anything in his life. However, his life takes a turn when he falls in love with a young woman named Mary. Mary is from a very different background than John and is not interested in his wealth and status.As John tries to win Mary's heart, he begins to realize that his privileged life has left him unprepared for the challenges of the real world. He decides to take a break from his pampered lifestyle and sets out on a journey of self-discovery. Along the way, he meets a variety of people from different walks of life and learns about the struggles and hardships that they face.The Vigil is a story about love, self-discovery, and the importance of empathy and understanding. It is a thought-provoking novel that explores the themes of class, privilege, and social inequality. The book is beautifully written and is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.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.