The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders

Set in 17th-century England, this novel follows Moll Flanders, a resourceful woman shaped by her tumultuous past as the daughter of a convict. Her journey is marked by love, loss, and deception as she navigates a morally ambiguous world to secure her fortune. Through a series of marriages and criminal exploits, the story delves into themes of identity, ambition, and the consequences of choices. Defoe's compelling narrative and richly developed characters invite readers to explore the complexities of the human experience.