Daniel Defoe 
Roxana 

When left penniless by her faithless husband, Roxana, in order to provide for herself and her five children, reluctantly becomes the mistress of her landlord, who has been abandoned by his wife. Despite the circumstances of their arrangement, the landlord proves to be a good and faithful man, providing Roxana with a regular income and bequeathing to her, upon his death, part of his fortune.But when her lover is brutally murdered, Roxana is left to once again fend for herself, and uses her feminine charms to accumulate the wealth and security she so desperately craves.Be it mystery, romance, drama, comedy, politics, or history, great literature stands the test of time. Classic Joe proudly brings literary classics to todays digital readers, connecting those who love to read with authors whose work continues to get people talking. Look for other fiction and non-fiction classics from Classic Joe.