Roxana is a novel by Daniel Defoe, first published in 1724. It tells the story of a woman who, after being abandoned by her husband, is forced to make her own way in the world. Roxana is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is married to a wealthy merchant. When her husband dies, she is left with nothing and is forced to make her own way in the world. She moves to London and begins to make a living as a prostitute. Despite her desperate circumstances, Roxana is determined to make something of her life and eventually rises to become a successful courtesan. Throughout the novel, Roxana is faced with difficult moral choices. She must decide whether to remain true to her principles or to succumb to the temptations of wealth and power. In the end, she chooses to remain true to herself and her principles, and she is rewarded with a happy ending.
By Daniel Defoe · First published 1724 · Genre: Adventure Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance Fiction · 30 chapters