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Cecilia; Or, Memoirs of an Heiress — Volume 3   By: (1752-1840)

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In Volume 3 of "Cecilia; Or, Memoirs of an Heiress" by Fanny Burney, readers are taken further into the intricate world of Cecilia Beverley as she navigates the challenges and complexities of her life as an heiress. The novel delves deeper into the themes of love, friendship, and societal expectations, as Cecilia grapples with the pressures of her newfound wealth and the demands placed upon her by those around her.

Burney's writing is rich and immersive, painting a vivid picture of 18th-century England and its customs. The characters are well-developed and multi-dimensional, each with their own motivations and desires that drive the plot forward. Cecilia herself undergoes significant growth and development throughout the novel, as she learns to navigate the treacherous waters of high society and make difficult decisions that will shape her future.

Overall, Volume 3 of "Cecilia; Or, Memoirs of an Heiress" is a compelling read that offers a fascinating glimpse into the social mores and values of its time. Burney's storytelling is engaging and thought-provoking, making this novel a must-read for fans of historical fiction and romantic literature.

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CECILIA

OR

Memoirs of an Heiress

by

FRANCES BURNEY

VOL. III.

BOOK VIII. Continued .

CHAPTER ii.

AN EVENT.

Scarce less unhappy in her decision than in her uncertainty, and every way dissatisfied with her situation, her views and herself, Cecilia was still so distressed and uncomfortable, when Delvile called the next morning, that he could not discover what her determination had been, and fearfully enquired his doom with hardly any hope of finding favour.

But Cecilia was above affectation, and a stranger to art. "I would not, Sir," she said, "keep you an instant in suspense, when I am no longer in suspense myself. I may have appeared trifling, but I have been nothing less, and you would readily exculpate me of caprice, if half the distress of my irresolution was known to you. Even now, when I hesitate no more, my mind is so ill at ease, that I could neither wonder nor be displeased should you hesitate in your turn."

"You hesitate no more?" cried he, almost breathless at the sound of those words, "and is it possible Oh my Cecilia! is it possible your resolution is in my favour?"

"Alas!" cried she, "how little is your reason to rejoice! a dejected and melancholy gift is all you can receive!"

"Ere I take it, then," cried he, in a voice that spoke joy; pain, and fear all at once in commotion, "tell me if your reluctance has its origin in me , that I may rather even yet relinquish you, than merely owe your hand to the selfishness of persecution?"

"Your pride," said she, half smiling, "has some right to be alarmed, though I meant not to alarm it... Continue reading book >>


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