Autobiography of Miss Cornelia Knight, lady companion to the Princess Charlotte of Wales, Volume 1 (of 2) / with extracts from her journals and anecdote books

An autobiographical account, compiled from journals and anecdote books, traces a woman's life from an educated London childhood through long residence in Italy and other European travels, her literary pursuits and friendships with leading cultural figures, and her years in royal service as a lady companion. It describes court routines and tensions that led to her dismissal, personal reflections on political upheavals, and later wanderings across France, Italy, and Germany. The narrative is presented in a plain, candid style emphasizing memory, observation, and domestic detail.