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Who was Fanney Burney? Novelist. Date and Place of Birth: 13th June 1752, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England. Family Background: Third of six children of musical scholar Charles Burney. Education: Self educated by reading English and French literature.. Chronology: 1762: She started writing short stories, poems and plays. 1767: In a fit she burnt all her papers as she thought her writings were a waste of time. 1778: Her first novel "Evelina" was published anonymously from a plot she had established as a child. Her father soon recognised her talent and boasted of this to Mrs Hester Piozzi a friend of Samuel Johnson and both championed he work.This was probably her best work and later novels declined in style. 1782: Published "Cecilia". 1786: Appinted Second Keeper of the Robes to Queen Charlotte but as her health declined she retired on a pension. Written Works: 1778: “Evelina, Or the History of a Young Lady's Entry into the World”. 1782: “Cecilia”. 1796: “Camilla”. 1814: “The Wanderer”. 1832: “Memoirs of Doctor Burney”. Marriage: 28th July 1793 to General Alexandre d’Arblay at St. Michael’s Church, Mickleham. Places of Interest: AVON: Lived at 14 South Parade, Bath. DEVON: Stayed at Saltram House. (National Trust) LONDON: The British Library Date and Place of Death: 6th January 1840, 11 Bolton Street, London. Age at Death: 87. Site of Grave: Walcot Cemetery, Bath, Avon, England next to husband.