The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders

Set in 18th-century England, the story follows a resourceful and resilient woman, Moll Flanders, who navigates a life filled with adventure and adversity. Born in Newgate Prison, she faces a series of misfortunes, including poverty, betrayal, and multiple marriages, all while striving for wealth and security. Defoe explores themes of survival, social status, and the complexities of morality in a rapidly changing society, presenting a vivid portrait of a woman's quest for independence in a male-dominated world.