Luck V2: And What Came Of It, A Tale Of Our Times

Luck V2: And What Came Of It, A Tale Of Our Times is a novel written by Charles Mackay. It is the second volume in the Luck series and continues the story of the protagonist, Richard Vandermarck, as he navigates the ups and downs of his life. The novel explores themes of luck, fate, and the consequences of one's actions. Richard's luck seems to be on the rise as he gains wealth, power, and love, but he soon discovers that his good fortune comes at a price. As he becomes more entangled in a web of deceit and betrayal, he must confront the consequences of his choices and decide whether to continue down the path of luck or face the harsh realities of life. Mackay's vivid prose and engaging storytelling make this novel a compelling read for anyone interested in the complexities of human nature and the power of fate.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.

Charles Mackay (1841-1889) was born in Perth, Scotland. His mother died shortly after his birth, and his father, who had been in turn a Lieutenant on a Royal Navy sloop (captured and imprisoned for four years in France) and then an Ensign in the 47th foot taking part in the ill-fated Walcheren Expedition where he contracted malaria, sent young Charles to live with a nurse in Woolwich in 1822. After a couple of years' education in Brussels from 1828-1830, he became a journalist and songwriter in London. He worked on The Morning Chronicle from 1835-1844, when he was appointed Editor of The Glasgow Argus. His song The Good Time Coming sold 400,000 copies in 1846, the year that he was awarded his Doctorate of Literature by Glasgow University. He was a friend of influential figures such as Charles Dickens and Henry Russell, and moved to London to work on The Illustrated London News in 1848, and he became Editor of it in 1852. He was a correspondent for The Times during the American Civil War, but thereafter concentrated on writing books. Apart from Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds, he is best remembered for his songs and his Dictionary of Lowland Scotch.