Charlotte Temple

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.