Charlotta Du Pont (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419112683)

Charlotta Du Pont is a novel written by Penelope Aubin. The story follows the life of Charlotta, a young woman who is born into a wealthy family in France. Charlotta is beautiful, intelligent, and has a strong will. She is determined to make her own choices in life, despite the expectations of her family and society.As the story progresses, Charlotta falls in love with a young man named Valere. However, their love is forbidden by Charlotta's family, who have arranged a marriage for her with a wealthy nobleman. Charlotta must choose between following her heart and defying her family, or marrying for wealth and status.Throughout the novel, Charlotta faces many challenges and struggles to assert her independence and find her place in the world. She travels to England, where she becomes involved in political intrigue and espionage. Charlotta also becomes embroiled in a love triangle with Valere and another man, which further complicates her life.Penelope Aubin's Charlotta Du Pont is a captivating tale of love, power, and independence set against the backdrop of 18th century Europe. The novel is a must-read for anyone who enjoys historical fiction and strong female protagonists.The Child was beautiful and ingenious, and shewed so great a Capacity, and so quick an Apprehension in all she went about, that he had reason to hope great Things from her. Nor were his Expectations frustrated; for before she was ten Years old, she could play upon the Lute and Harpsicord, danced finely, spoke French and Latin perfectly, sung ravishingly, writ delicately, and used her Needle with as much Art and Skill, as if Pallas had been her Mistress.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Penelope Aubin
ISBN-10: 1419112686
ISBN-13: 9781419112683
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.51lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.27d