The fortunate mistress, or, Roxana
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About this book
"Roxana", Defoe's last and darkest novel, is the autobiography of a woman who has traded her virtue, at first for survival, and then for fame and fortune. Its narrator tells the story of her own "wicked" life as the mistress of rich and powerful men.
Reader Profile
3.4/5 · 5841 readers · 429 pages · ≈ 7 h 57 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read The fortunate mistress, or, Roxana?
About ≈ 7 h 57 m — 429 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The fortunate mistress, or, Roxana?
429 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The fortunate mistress, or, Roxana?
It sits on the Psychology, History, Fiction shelves.
Is The fortunate mistress, or, Roxana in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Where does The fortunate mistress, or, Roxana take place?
It is set in Europe, Great Britain, Women during Charles II, 1660-1685, 17th century.
Who wrote The fortunate mistress, or, Roxana?
Daniel Defoe.
Where can I read The fortunate mistress, or, Roxana online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library
Setting
EuropeGreat BritainWomen
Time period
Charles II, 1660-168517th century