Derrick Vaughan Novelist

Derrick Vaughan Novelist is a novel by Edna Lyall that tells the story of a young man named Derrick Vaughan who aspires to become a successful novelist. The book is set in the late 19th century and explores themes of love, ambition, and the challenges of pursuing one's dreams.Derrick is a talented writer who dreams of making a name for himself in the literary world. However, he faces numerous obstacles along the way, including financial struggles, personal setbacks, and the disapproval of his family and society.Despite these challenges, Derrick remains determined to succeed and eventually publishes his first novel. Along the way, he falls in love with a young woman named Hilda, who becomes his muse and inspiration.As Derrick's career takes off, he is forced to confront the harsh realities of the publishing industry and the pressures of fame. He also faces personal challenges, including his own doubts and insecurities, as well as the jealousy and resentment of those around him.Throughout the novel, Lyall explores the complex relationships between love and ambition, creativity and commercial success, and the sacrifices that must be made to achieve one's dreams. The book is a poignant and insightful look at the life of a struggling artist and the challenges of pursuing a career in the creative arts.He pointed to a few lines in the paper which mentioned the heroic conduct of Lieutenant L. Vaughan, who at the risk of his life had rescued a brother officer when surrounded by the enemy and completely disabled. Lieutenant Vaughan had managed to mount the wounded man on his own horse and had miraculously escaped himself with nothing worse than a sword-thrust in the left arm.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.