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Follow the fortunes of Becky Sharp, one of English literature’s most colourful heroines, as she uses her wit, charm and ruthless ambition in an attempt to forge a place for herself in high society. With Fact Files on William Thackeray, the Napoleonic Wars, and Young Men in Regency England

The narrator reflects on their lack of noble status and the societal expectations of being a gentleman. During a visit to Edinburgh, they explore the Herald's office, revealing a wealth of lineage and titles, yet they feel disconnected from this world of honors. This introspection highlights themes of identity, social class, and the pursuit of recognition, emphasizing the narrator's humility and sense of exclusion from the aristocratic elite.