Publisher's Synopsis
The Triumph of Hilary Blachland is a novel written by Bertram Mitford and published in 1901. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of Hilary Blachland, a young man from a wealthy family in England. Hilary is a talented artist who dreams of making a name for himself in the art world. However, his father is opposed to his artistic pursuits and wants him to follow in his footsteps and become a successful businessman. Despite his father's objections, Hilary continues to pursue his passion for art and eventually becomes a successful painter.The novel also explores Hilary's romantic relationships, including his love for a young woman named Maud, who is also an artist. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Maud is engaged to another man.As the story unfolds, Hilary faces a number of challenges and setbacks, including financial difficulties and personal tragedies. However, he perseveres and ultimately achieves success both in his artistic career and his personal life.Overall, The Triumph of Hilary Blachland is a story about following one's dreams and overcoming obstacles to achieve success. It is a well-written and engaging novel that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and romance.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.