Presents material not included in either The early journals and letters of Fanny Burney (covering 1768-1781) or The court journals and letters of Frances Burney (covering 1786-1791), written at the height of her fame as a novelist.
Focusing on Frances Burney's experiences as Keeper of the Robes to Queen Charlotte, this volume captures her challenges and adaptations to the royal court's customs from July 1786 to her resignation in July 1791. It provides an intimate look at her personal struggles and the realities of life in service during the reign of George III, offering insights into the complexities of court life and Burney's reflections on her role within it.