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Clarissa Harlowe, or the History of a Young Lady - Volume 3

Clarissa Harlowe, or the History of a Young Lady - Volume 3

By: Samuel Richardson
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In this gripping continuation of Clarissa Harlowes tale, we follow the tragic journey of a beautiful and virtuous young lady caught in the tumult of her familys newfound wealth and aspirations for aristocracy. As her brother, James Harlowe, seeks to consolidate their fortune and elevate their status, Clarissa becomes a pawn in a dangerous game of marriage proposals. With her grandfathers substantial inheritance hanging in the balance, she faces the unwelcome advances of the boorish Roger Solmes, whom her family insists she marry, and the alluring but perilous Robert Lovelace, heir to an earldom. This compelling narrative unfolds through a series of letters exchanged between Clarissa and the various characters entwined in her fate, leading to unexpected twists and turns throughout this 9-volume saga. (Summary by Michele Eaton)Copyright Culture and Heritage classics Drama & Plays Social Sciences
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  • 063 - Letter LXII

    063 - Letter LXII
    Mar 20 2026
    In this gripping continuation of Clarissa Harlowes tale, we follow the tragic journey of a beautiful and virtuous young lady caught in the tumult of her familys newfound wealth and aspirations for aristocracy. As her brother, James Harlowe, seeks to consolidate their fortune and elevate their status, Clarissa becomes a pawn in a dangerous game of marriage proposals. With her grandfathers substantial inheritance hanging in the balance, she faces the unwelcome advances of the boorish Roger Solmes, whom her family insists she marry, and the alluring but perilous Robert Lovelace, heir to an earldom. This compelling narrative unfolds through a series of letters exchanged between Clarissa and the various characters entwined in her fate, leading to unexpected twists and turns throughout this 9-volume saga. (Summary by Michele Eaton)
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    10 mins
  • 062 - Letter LXI

    062 - Letter LXI
    Mar 19 2026
    In this gripping continuation of Clarissa Harlowes tale, we follow the tragic journey of a beautiful and virtuous young lady caught in the tumult of her familys newfound wealth and aspirations for aristocracy. As her brother, James Harlowe, seeks to consolidate their fortune and elevate their status, Clarissa becomes a pawn in a dangerous game of marriage proposals. With her grandfathers substantial inheritance hanging in the balance, she faces the unwelcome advances of the boorish Roger Solmes, whom her family insists she marry, and the alluring but perilous Robert Lovelace, heir to an earldom. This compelling narrative unfolds through a series of letters exchanged between Clarissa and the various characters entwined in her fate, leading to unexpected twists and turns throughout this 9-volume saga. (Summary by Michele Eaton)
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    7 mins
  • 061 - Letter LX

    061 - Letter LX
    Mar 18 2026
    In this gripping continuation of Clarissa Harlowes tale, we follow the tragic journey of a beautiful and virtuous young lady caught in the tumult of her familys newfound wealth and aspirations for aristocracy. As her brother, James Harlowe, seeks to consolidate their fortune and elevate their status, Clarissa becomes a pawn in a dangerous game of marriage proposals. With her grandfathers substantial inheritance hanging in the balance, she faces the unwelcome advances of the boorish Roger Solmes, whom her family insists she marry, and the alluring but perilous Robert Lovelace, heir to an earldom. This compelling narrative unfolds through a series of letters exchanged between Clarissa and the various characters entwined in her fate, leading to unexpected twists and turns throughout this 9-volume saga. (Summary by Michele Eaton)
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    13 mins
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