Cecilia

England, 1779 year. Cecilia Beverly inherits her uncle's wealth with one condition: her future husband must take her surname. Meanwhile, the uncle has appointed guardians who will protect the inheritance until the girl comes of age. But when Cecilia moves from... the village to the London house of one of the guardians, the beautiful, smart, and wealthy girl is immediately surrounded by potential suitors, and she finds herself in a whirlwind of passions and love intrigues. Cecilia falls in love with a man from a noble family, but their happiness is hindered by his parents, proud of their lineage and the ancient nobility. What should the lovers do - give up on each other forever or go against traditions and prejudices?
The novel is published in an abridged version.