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Cecilia Beverly, an orphan and heiress, navigates the treacherous waters of wealth and social expectations while living with greedy guardians in London. Her fortune is tied to a unique stipulation regarding her marriage name, complicating her romantic prospects. At a masquerade ball, she is pursued by a mysterious man, White Domino, who later reveals himself as Mortimer Delvile. As Cecilia contends with manipulation from her guardians and competing suitors, she strives to protect her fortune and discover true love. This 1782 novel blends romance with social satire, appealing to modern readers.
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Cecilia; Or, Memoirs of an Heiress, Frances Burney
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- Released
- 2021
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Frances Burney
- Publisher
- Mint Editions
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 872
- ISBN13
- 9781513279992
- Series
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- 3.95 out of 5
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- Cecilia Beverly, an orphan and heiress, navigates the treacherous waters of wealth and social expectations while living with greedy guardians in London. Her fortune is tied to a unique stipulation regarding her marriage name, complicating her romantic prospects. At a masquerade ball, she is pursued by a mysterious man, White Domino, who later reveals himself as Mortimer Delvile. As Cecilia contends with manipulation from her guardians and competing suitors, she strives to protect her fortune and discover true love. This 1782 novel blends romance with social satire, appealing to modern readers.