Becky Sharp works at a school for young ladies until, at the age of seventeen, she is given a job as a governess. Her friend Amelia comes from a rich family and no money, but she is a very strong young woman. What will the future be for these two friends? Will they marry well and be happy? Or will life be unkind to them?

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Introduction
Chapter 1 Leaving School
Chapter 2 Joseph Sedley
Chapter 3 George Osborne and Dobbin
Chapter 4 Becky Goes to Queen's Crawley
Chapter 5 Miss Crawley
Chapter 6 Amelia
Chapter 7 Becky is Married
Chapter 8 Amelia is Married
Chapter 9 Brussels
Chapter 10 Paris asn London
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- Level 3 Pre-Intermediate (1200 words)
- Classics
- British English