Ellis Cornelia Knight
Ellis Cornelia Knight was an English gentlewoman, traveller, landscape artist, and writer of novels, verse, journals, and history. She had the acquaintance of many prominent figures in her lifetime, from members of the circle of Samuel Johnson and Sir Joshua Reynolds in her girlhood; Cardinal de Bernis, Sir William and Lady Emma Hamilton, and Lord Horatio Nelson during her Italian sojourn; and members of the British Royal Family during her service to Queen Charlotte and Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales. She corresponded with or met other writers of her time including Frances Burney, Germaine de Staël, Lady Charlotte Bury, and Jane Porter.
Autobiography of Miss Cornelia Knight, lady companion to the Princess Charlotte of Wales, Volume 2 (of 2) with extracts from her journals and anecdote books
Witness the tense world of royal life, where political alliances and personal desires meet head-on through the eyes of a trusted companion amidst the romantic trials of a young princess.
By Ellis Cornelia Knight
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
Witness firsthand the life of a refined woman as she navigates royal circles, offering a rare glimpse into a world of power, elegance, and historical significance.
By Ellis Cornelia Knight