Vivia, a young heiress, is determined to take control of her own life and claim her rightful place in society. But in a world dominated by greedy men and cruel social customs, Vivia finds herself constantly thwarted in her quest for power. This feminist novel, written by prolific author Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth, is a classic of 19th-century American literature and a powerful statement on women's rights.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.