Roxana: The Fortunate Mistress

Roxana: The Fortunate Mistress is a novel written by Daniel Defoe, first published in 1724. The story is narrated by Roxana, a beautiful and intelligent woman who becomes a mistress to various wealthy men in 17th century England. Despite her many affairs, Roxana is able to maintain her independence and financial stability, which she sees as a sign of her good fortune. As the novel progresses, Roxana faces various challenges, including the birth of several children and the loss of her wealth. She also grapples with issues of morality and the consequences of her actions. The novel is considered a classic of English literature and is known for its complex portrayal of a strong and independent female protagonist.This is a new release of the original 1931 edition.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.