First published in 1791, Charlotte Temple¿s story starts out in England, where the fifteen-year-old Charlotte is attending boarding school. Charlotte¿s innocence make her an easy target for her more worldly suitor, Montraville. At their supposed ¿last meeting¿ Montraville convinces Charlotte go with him to America. It is only when she arrives in America that Charlotte sees the full impact of the predicament she is in.