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Temptation: Or The Unknown Heiress is a novel written by John Frederick Smith and originally published in 1855. The story follows the life of a young woman named Fanny, who is the daughter of a wealthy merchant. Fanny's life takes a dramatic turn when she inherits a large fortune from an unknown relative. The sudden wealth attracts the attention of many suitors, including the dashing and charming Lord Delamere. However, Fanny soon discovers that her newfound wealth has also brought her many enemies, including a scheming and manipulative cousin who will stop at nothing to get her hands on the inheritance. As Fanny navigates the treacherous waters of high society, she must also grapple with her own desires and the temptation to give in to the allure of wealth and power. With its themes of love, greed, and temptation, Temptation: Or The Unknown Heiress is a gripping tale of romance and intrigue set against the backdrop of Victorian England.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.