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The second volume of this critical edition of the early journals and letters of Fanny Burney brings us to the eve of her sudden fame as the author of Evelina. With the publication of each volume of this edition, the full texts of Burney's early journals and letters are, for the first time, made available in their original state.

Volume V of The Early Journals and Letters of Fanny Burney covers a period of significant gains and losses for the young writer. Professionally, Burney consolidated her reputation as England's premier novelist with the publication of Cecilia. Through a mutual friendship she gained an appointment as Keeper of the Robes to Queen Charlotte, a position that provided both financial security and an insider's view to life at Court. Burney's professional success during these years was balanced by countless personal setbacks. Deprived of the companionship of her favourite sister following her sister's...