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The Fortunate Mistress (Parts 1 and 2)
Hardcover
Publisher Price: $57.95
Publisher: Lushena Books
Published: Apr 14 2026
Pages: 374
Weight: 1.61
Height: 1.19 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The Fortunate Mistress (Parts 1 and 2) by Daniel Defoe, also known as Roxana, is a compelling early English novel that explores ambition, morality, and survival in 18th-century society. The story follows a woman who rises from poverty to wealth through wit, charm, and controversial choices, navigating love, power, and social expectations.
Blending realism with psychological depth, The Fortunate Mistress presents a complex portrait of a heroine driven by independence and desire for security. Themes of identity, repentance, and the consequences of ambition run throughout the narrative. Defoe's engaging style and focus on personal experience make the novel a significant work in the development of modern fiction, appealing to readers interested in classic literature, character-driven stories, and social history.
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