Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray

A Novel Without A Hero
First published 1848 (c) Blackstone Audio, Downloaded from Audible. Narrated by Frederick Davidson (aka David Case) 29 hrs, 49 min, Read 04/29/09 

Orphaned and penniless Rebecca Sharp navigates the treacherous waters of English society in the early 1800s trying to make her own way. She tries to counter the forces of class and poverty through charm, wit, and well-chosen alliances.