The Wanderer; Or, Female Difficulties (volume 1 of 5)

The Wanderer; Or, Female Difficulties, published in 1814 by Fanny Burney, is a historical novel set against the backdrop of the French Revolution. It follows a mysterious young woman, known as the Incognita, as she flees the Reign of Terror to England, where she confronts the challenges of identity, social class, and the struggles faced by women in a patriarchal society. This work is notable for its exploration of female independence and its role in the emergence of a new genre of literature reflecting on the tumultuous historical events of the time. It was Burney's last novel, taking fourteen years to complete, and draws from her own experiences as an exile in France.