Cecilia, Vol. 1

Frances Burney, an influential English novelist and playwright, gained recognition for her sharp wit and keen observations of society. Her notable work, Evelina, published in 1778, remains her most acclaimed novel. Burney's life included serving as "Keeper of the Robes" to Queen Charlotte and marrying French exile General Alexandre d'Arblay. After extensive travels, particularly in France during wartime, she eventually settled in Bath, England, where she continued to write until her death in 1840. Her letters and journals offer further insight into her life and times.