by Daniel Defoe
First published 1722
Born in Newgate Prison, Moll Flanders learns to survive by any means necessary. She becomes a thief, a prostitute, and even marries her own brother - all while navigating the cutthroat world of 18th-century English society. Moll's fortunes rise and fall, taking readers on a wild ride through the underbelly of the era. In the end, Moll must confront the cost of her choices and decide whether to finally go straight.
Genres: classic-literature, literary-fiction, historical-fiction, 19th-century
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: anti-hero, rags-to-riches
Setting: England, Virginia, London (England), Great Britain
Period: 17th century, 18th century
128 pages · Paperback