Vanity Fair

The story follows Becky Sharp, a cunning and ambitious social climber determined to elevate her status and wealth in 19th-century England. In contrast to her naive schoolmate Amelia Sedley, a kind-hearted but sheltered heiress, Becky navigates the complexities of London society with wit and resourcefulness. Thackeray employs sharp satire to expose the moral decay and superficiality of the era, highlighting the stark differences between the two women's approaches to life and ambition.