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Clarissa Harlowe, or the History of a Young Lady Volume 1 Letter XVII
In which the young and dutiful Clarissa confronts the firm expectations of her parents regarding a marriage to Mr. Solmes, whose character she abhors, and endeavours to maintain her honour and family duty amidst mounting familial pressure. Amidst letters that reveal the tensions and intrigues of her suitors, she seeks to navigate the harsh impositions laid upon her with a spirit both prudent and resolute.
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