The book The Coquette, or The Story of Eliza Wharton: A Novel Based on Facts by Anna Webster Foster is a classic late 18th century American novel that tells the story of a young woman named Eliza Wharton. In this novel, the author explores the themes of morality, honor, friendship and love through the adventures of the main character, who finds herself between two men - one of whom proposes marriage to her, and the other is invented by a schemer. "Coquette" is an important work of American literature, which became popular in its time due to an interesting plot and an apt description of the social norms and moral values of the era. This book leaves readers with important insights about choosing between one's own happiness and society's expectations.