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Cecilia: Or Memoirs Of An Heiress

Cecilia: Or Memoirs Of An Heiress

Burney, Frances
Ellis, Annie Raine

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ISBN10: 1163870498
ISBN13: 9781163870495
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 480
Weight: 1.92
Height: 1.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Cecilia: Or Memoirs Of An Heiress is a novel written by Frances Burney, first published in 1782. The story follows the life of Cecilia Beverley, a young woman who inherits a large fortune from her uncle. As she navigates the world of high society, Cecilia is faced with numerous challenges, including the pressure to marry for money and the temptation of unscrupulous suitors.Throughout the novel, Cecilia struggles to maintain her integrity and remain true to herself, even as she is pulled in different directions by the people around her. Along the way, she forms close friendships with a number of characters, including Mr. Monckton, a family friend who becomes her confidante, and Mr. Delvile, a wealthy and influential man who takes an interest in her.As Cecilia tries to navigate the complicated social landscape of 18th-century England, she must also contend with her own feelings and desires. Ultimately, she must decide what kind of life she wants to lead and what kind of person she wants to be.Cecilia: Or Memoirs Of An Heiress is a sweeping and engaging novel that explores the themes of love, money, and social status in a vivid and compelling way. With its richly drawn characters and intricate plot, it is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers today.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.

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