Victory

Synopsis of Victory

Victory is a novel by Joseph Conrad, first published in 1915. The story follows Axel Heyst, a European who retreats to a remote island in the Dutch East Indies. There, he rescues Lena, a young violinist, from a villainous innkeeper. Together, they attempt to build a refuge, but their past catches up with them, leading to a final confrontation. This edition belongs to the Collins English Library series and is adapted for English language learners.