In this novel by Richard Lowndes, readers follow the story of Annie Moore, a young woman from a poor family who dreams of making something of herself. Set in Victorian England, the novel explores themes of social class, ambition, and love. With a gripping plot and vivid descriptions of the historical setting, this book is a must-read for fans of coming-of-age stories and historical fiction. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.