Temptation: Or The Unknown Heiress is a novel written by John Frederick Smith and originally published in 1855. The story follows the life of a young woman named Fanny, who is the daughter of a wealthy merchant. Fanny's life takes a dramatic turn when she inherits a large fortune from an unknown relative. The sudden wealth attracts the attention of many suitors, including the dashing and charming Lord Delamere. However, Fanny soon discovers that her...