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"The Fortunate Mistress - Part I" from Daniel Defoe. English trader, writer, journalist, pamphleteer, and spy, now most famous for his novel Robinson Crusoe (1660-1731).
The Fortunate Mistress, also known as Lady Roxana, is a captivating novel by Daniel Defoe, exploring the life and adventures of a woman navigating the complexities of 18th-century society. Roxana's journey from humble beginnings to wealth and notoriety is filled...