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Charlotte Temple
A Tale of Truth
Book • 1791
Charlotte Temple tells the story of a 15-year-old English girl who is seduced by a British lieutenant, John Montraville, and brought to America, where she is abandoned, pregnant, and in poverty.
The novel serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of imprudence and the importance of moral integrity.
It was originally published in England in 1791 and became a bestseller in America after its publication there in 1794.
The novel serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of imprudence and the importance of moral integrity.
It was originally published in England in 1791 and became a bestseller in America after its publication there in 1794.
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Mentioned by Lauren Willig as a popular fiction book of the time, influencing public perception of the case.
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