The Coquette, Or The History of Eliza Wharton

This best-selling novel by Hannah Webster Foster offers a fictionalized narrative surrounding the tragic death of an upper-class woman following the birth of her stillborn, illegitimate child at a tavern. Originally published anonymously in 1797, the book became immensely popular, leading to eight reprints between 1824 and 1828. Museum Audiobooks aims to provide authentic, unabridged historical texts that reflect a range of perspectives, acknowledging that some content may be viewed as objectionable by modern audiences.