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Review: The History of Miss Betsy ThoughtlessUser Review - Dangermousie - GoodreadsIts archaic style lends it a certain charm, but the main reason I enjoyed it was its flawed yet sympathetic protagonist and the surprisingly feminist elements (such as the portrayal of an unhappy marriage). Read full review Review: The History of Miss Betsy ThoughtlessUser Review - Nicole - GoodreadsEnglish society was just scandalous in the 1700s Read full review Related books
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