Clarissa Harlowe, or the History of a Young Lady - Volume 3

In this gripping continuation of Clarissa Harlowes tale, we follow the tragic journey of a beautiful and virtuous young lady caught in the tumult of her familys newfound wealth and aspirations for aristocracy. As her brother, James Harlowe, seeks to consolidate their fortune and elevate their status, Clarissa becomes a pawn in a dangerous game of marriage proposals. With her grandfathers substantial inheritance hanging in the balance, she faces the unwelcome advances of the boorish Roger Solmes, whom her family insists she marry, and the alluring but perilous Robert Lovelace, heir to an earldom. This compelling narrative unfolds through a series of letters exchanged between Clarissa and the various characters entwined in her fate, leading to unexpected twists and turns throughout this 9-volume saga. (Summary by Michele Eaton)