The Fortuna Filly is a novel written by Howel Scratton and published in 1907. The story is set in England and revolves around a young girl named Fortuna, who is the daughter of a wealthy horse breeder. Fortuna is passionate about horses and dreams of becoming a successful jockey.Despite her father's disapproval, Fortuna is determined to pursue her dreams and prove herself as a skilled jockey. With the help of her loyal friend and trainer, she trains hard and competes in various races. Along the way, she faces many challenges and obstacles, including gender discrimination and financial difficulties.The novel explores themes of determination, perseverance, and the pursuit of one's passion. It also sheds light on the gender biases prevalent in the early 20th century and the struggles faced by women in male-dominated fields.Overall, The Fortuna Filly is an engaging and inspiring story that will appeal to readers of all ages, especially those interested in horse racing and women's empowerment.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.