{"product_id":"derrick-vaughan-novelist","title":"Derrick Vaughan--Novelist","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"482\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"101\"\u003eDerrick Vaughan--Novelist\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cstrong data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"119\"\u003eEdna Lyall\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Victorian coming-of-age novel that follows the life of Derrick Vaughan, a gifted but humble young writer whose dream is to become a successful novelist. Told through the eyes of his lifelong friend Sydney Wharncliffe, the story explores Derrick's artistic ambitions, unwavering moral principles, and the immense personal sacrifices he makes for family duty.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003eInstead of pursuing literary fame freely, Derrick devotes years of his life to caring for his abusive, alcoholic father, a decision that costs him professional opportunities and the love of Freda Merrifield, the woman he deeply cherishes. As he struggles with rejection, heartbreak, criticism, and repeated setbacks in publishing, Derrick continues writing with remarkable perseverance and integrity. His journey illustrates how true greatness is forged not through instant success but through endurance, compassion, and dedication to one's ideals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003eThe novel is both a portrait of a writer's life and a reflection on Victorian society, exploring themes of duty, artistic vocation, sacrifice, faith, perseverance, and the moral responsibilities of literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nite read","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44440761598040,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/5998\/8824\/files\/ChatGPTImage2026_7_23_22_32_20.png?v=1784817153","url":"https:\/\/www.niteread.com\/products\/derrick-vaughan-novelist","provider":"Nite Read","version":"1.0","type":"link"}