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Cecilia; Or, Memoirs of an Heiress (Paperback)
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Cecilia; Or, Memoirs of an Heiress (Paperback)
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Though she is an orphan, Cecilia Beverly is an heiress to a small
fortune, which she may keep under the stipulation from her uncle
that when Cecilia marries, she will keep her Beverly name, asking
her future husband to adopt it as well. After she leaves for London
to stay with her guardians, she realizes that each of the three
families left to care for her are greedy and vain people. Before
arriving to the first pair of guardians, the Harrels, Cecilia
visits their friend, Mr. Monckton, for breakfast. Mr. Monckton is
stunned when he meets the beautiful, intelligent and wealthy Miss
Beverly and is upset that he has married for money instead of
waiting to meet a woman like Cecilia. Cecilia knows nothing of his
admirations and attends a masquerade ball thrown by Mrs. Harrel. At
the masquerade she is unable to meet people because a man dressed
as a black demon is following and chasing others away. After she is
rescued by a mysterious man masquerading as White Domino, it
becomes a pattern in her social life. This man rescues Cecilia
again at the opera when two men are fighting over her. She learns
his identity is Mortimer Delvile and after spending time with his
family, Cecilia begins to fall in love. Unfortunately, Mortimer
believes she is engaged to one of the many suitors trying to win
her favor. Cecilia must overcome the manipulation and extortion
from her guardians and dangerous admirers in order to protect her
fortune and find real love. First published in 1782, Cecilia; or
Memoirs of an Heiress by Frances Burney is an exciting and
wonderful romance. With themes of true love, class, and morality,
Cecilia; or Memoirs of an Heiress satirizes the society it is set
in. With captivating characters and a compelling plot, this 18th
century romance is timeless. This edition of Cecilia; or, Memoirs
of an Heiress by Frances Burney features an eye-catching new cover
design and is presented in a font that is both modern and readable.
With these accommodations, this edition is accessible and appealing
to contemporary audiences, restoring Cecilia: or, Memoirs of an
Heiress to modern standards while preserving the tender romance and
satirical genius of Frances Burney's work.
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