Description:
When her friend becomes enchanted by a mysterious woman, Madge Cohen tries to bring the two together, despite her personal objections. Set in the late 19th century, At the Moment of Victory by Catherine Louisa Pirkis follows Madge and her friend, Lance, as they try to decipher an odd woman with a dark past--each with differing intentions.
Brief description:
Catherine Louisa Pirkis (1839-1910) was a British author known for her detective fiction. Pirkis wrote fourteen novels and contributed to many magazines and journals, sometimes publishing under her initials, C.L Pirkis, to avoid gender discrimination. Later in her life, Pirkis transitioned away from her writing career to join her husband, Frederick Pirkis, in his fight for animals' rights. Together, the couple founded an activist organization to save animals from cruel conditions. Their organization continues their advocacy today, and now goes by the name "Dogs Trust".