For five years. 1786-1791. Fanny Burney, the novelist, was a Mistress of the Robes to Queen Charlotte, wife of King George III. Fanny found life at Court a gruelling, at times even hair. raising occupation, but she also saw the funny side of things and in her famous diary she faithfully recorded what she saw and heard. abridged by FRANCES HITCHINS Read by Jill Balcon
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