Frances Burney - The Wanderer, or Female Difficulties: Volume II

Frances Burney's journey from a struggling young girl to a celebrated author is marked by her determination and resilience. After self-educating and secretly writing, she gained recognition with her first novel, Evelina, in 1778. Despite familial pressures, she accepted a court position, which strained her health and writing. Her marriage to General Alexandre D'Arblay and the birth of their son brought joy, but her life was marred by personal losses and health struggles, including a harrowing mastectomy. Burney's legacy endures through her writings and captivating stories shared in her later years.