Victoria

Synopsis of Victoria

Victoria is a novel by author Joseph Conrad, published in 1915. The story follows Axel Heyst, a solitary man living on a remote island in the Malay Archipelago. His quiet life is disrupted by the arrival of a young woman named Lena, whom he rescues from a miserable life. Together, they try to build a peaceful existence, but their refuge is threatened by the arrival of three sinister characters who break into their world, unleashing a drama under the imposing gaze of a volcano. This Alfaguara edition, belonging to the Clásicos Modernos collection, presents a Spanish translation to enjoy this masterpiece of English literature.