The Coquette or the History of Eliza Wharton a Novel Founded on Fact : Kessinger Publishing : 9781169259683 : 1169259685 : 10 Sep 2010 : The Coquette Or The History Of Eliza Wharton is a novel by Hannah Webster Foster that is based on a true story. The book follows the life of Eliza Wharton, a young and beautiful woman who is admired by many men. Eliza is torn between her desire for freedom and independence and the expectations of society that she should marry and settle down. As Eliza navigates the complexities of love and relationships, she becomes involved with two men: Reverend Boyer, a respectable and wealthy man who wants to marry her, and Major Sanford, a charming and seductive man who is not interested in marriage. Eliza's struggle to choose between these two men ultimately leads to her downfall.The novel is set in the late 18th century and explores themes of gender roles, societal expectations, and the consequences of choices. It is written in the form of letters between the c