Charlotte Temple

013 - Nature's Last Best Gift


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Dive into the poignant cautionary tale of Charlotte Temple, where the young heroines journey takes a tragic turn after she is swept off her feet by the charming soldier, Montraville. Under the influence of her lover and a rebellious teacher at her boarding school, Charlotte makes the fateful decision to flee to America. However, her dreams unravel as Montraville abandons her when his interest wanes, leaving her alone and pregnant in a foreign land. First published in England in 1791, this gripping story captivated audiences and became Americas bestselling novel, only to be surpassed later by Harriet Beecher Stowes Uncle Toms Cabin. (Summary by BumbleVee)
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Charlotte TempleBy Susanna Rowson