Charlotte Temple
Charlotte Temple, by Susanna Rowson, appeared in London in 1791 and soon became one of the most widely read novels in the early United States. Presented as "a tale of truth," it tells of a fifteen-year-old girl at a boarding school in Chichester who is persuaded by Montraville, a young army officer bound for America, and by a scheming French teacher to leave her family and sail with him to New York. Rowson addresses her readers directly, warning young women and their parents, and the short chapters move quickly from schoolroom intrigue to exile, dependence and grief. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Charlotte Temple
Charlotte Temple by Susanna Rowson can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Charlotte Temple online?
Yes. Charlotte Temple opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Charlotte Temple free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Charlotte Temple is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Charlotte Temple in the public domain?
Yes. Charlotte Temple by Susanna Rowson is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Charlotte Temple?
About 2 h 27 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Charlotte Temple?
Charlotte Temple by Susanna Rowson is filed under "Fiction" in the Vinteuil library.
