"Fools' Gold" by Philippa Gregory tells the story of the turbulent life of a young woman named Harriet, who is determined to claim her own identity in a world dominated by social expectations and economic constraints. Set in the 18th century, Harriet navigates the challenges of love and ambition against the backdrop of the dangerous pursuit of wealth during the gold rush. As she grapples with her feelings for two very different men, she must also confront the stark realities of society’s choices and the cost of desire. Through her journey, Harriet seeks not only fortune but personal freedom and true happiness. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Order Of Darkness .

This book is aimed at children at US 9th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 14-17 years.

There are 384 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2014 by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers .

Philippa Gregory lives with her family on a small farm in Yorkshire.