"The Coquette" by Frank Swinnerton is a novel-portrait of a young English woman living in London at the beginning of the 20th century. The main character, Muriel Austen, adores acquaintances and attention from men, and her charming appearance always attracts the attention of others. The novel tells about Muriel's life, her love affairs, arguments with family and friends, as well as her struggle with society's stereotypes about women's behavior. Will the heroine find her happiness in a world where innate flirtatiousness is decisive? Or will he become a victim of his own desires and ambitions? This book will charm you with its lively language and witty dialogues, giving the atmosphere of the turbulent changes of the era and the inner world of the unpredictable heroine.