Samuel Richardson 
Clarissa 
Or, the History of a Young Lady

Immerse yourself in the epic sweep of what some critics regard as one of the most culturally significant novels ever written. Clarissa Harlowe is a virtuous young woman whose nouveau riche family wants desperately to be able to lay claim to the aristocracy. They plan to do this by marrying off Clarissa to a wealthy heir, but there’s just one catch: Clarissa despises the fellow they’ve set their sights on and will do anything to escape this fate. When another beau comes into the picture, Clarissa thinks she’s been saved — but does this new suitor have her best interest at heart?