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  1. Chapter 1

    Inscription

    A poetic dedication to Dr. Burney, expressing deep filial love and gratitude, acknowledging him as the source of the author's being and moral guidance, while modestly disclaiming the ability to fully capture his virtues.

  2. Chapter 2

    Dedication

    The author addresses the reviewers of the Monthly and Critical Reviews, humbly presenting her work without name or recommendation, appealing to their justice rather than mercy, and acknowledging the terror of a first publication.

  3. Chapter 3

    Evelina

    The opening of the novel introduces Evelina, a young woman of unknown parentage raised in seclusion by the Rev. Mr. Villars. She is invited to London by Lady Howard, and her journey into society begins, setting the stage for her encounters with the complexities of social class, manners, and identity.

  4. Chapter 4

    Letter I: Lady Howard to the Rev. Mr. Villars

    Lady Howard writes to Rev. Mr. Villars about a troubling letter from Madame Duval, who belatedly acknowledges her abandoned granddaughter and offers to provide for her if proof of relationship is sent to Paris. Lady Howard expresses concern over Madame Duval's vulgarity and the pain she has caused, while also conveying her family's wish to see Evelina again.

  5. Chapter 5

    Letter II: Mr. Villars to Lady Howard

    Mr. Villars writes to Lady Howard explaining his refusal to send Evelina to Madame Duval, recounting the tragic history of Evelina's mother, Miss Evelyn, and her ill-fated marriage to Sir John Belmont, and expressing his deep protective love for his ward.

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  1. Chapter 6Letter III: Lady Howard to the Rev. Mr. Villars
  2. Chapter 7Letter IV: Mr. Villars to Lady Howard
  3. Chapter 8Letter V: Mr. Villars to Lady Howard
  4. Chapter 9Letter VI: Lady Howard to the Rev. Mr. Villars
  5. Chapter 10Letter VII: Lady Howard to the Rev. Mr. Villars
  6. Chapter 11Letter VIII: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars
  7. Chapter 12Letter IX: Mr. Villars to Evelina
  8. Chapter 13Letter X: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars
  9. Chapter 14Letter XI: Evelina in Continuation
  10. Chapter 15Letter XII: Evelina in Continuation
  11. Chapter 16Letter XIII: Evelina in Continuation
  12. Chapter 17Letter XIV: Evelina in Continuation
  13. Chapter 18Letter XV: Mr. Villars to Evelina
  14. Chapter 19Letter XVI: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars
  15. Chapter 20Letter XVII: Evelina in Continuation
  16. Chapter 21Letter XVIII: Evelina in Continuation
  17. Chapter 22Letter XIX: Evelina in Continuation
  18. Chapter 23Letter XX: Evelina in Continuation
  19. Chapter 24Letter XXI: Evelina in Continuation
  20. Chapter 25Letter XXII: Evelina in Continuation
  21. Chapter 26Letter XXIII: Evelina in Continuation
  22. Chapter 27Letter XXIV: Mr. Villars to Evelina
  23. Chapter 28Letter XXV: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars
  24. Chapter 29Letter XXVI: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars
  25. Chapter 30Letter XXVII: Lady Howard to the Rev. Mr. Villars
  26. Chapter 31Letter XXVIII: Mr. Villars to Lady Howard
  27. Chapter 32Letter XXIX: Mr. Villars to Evelina
  28. Chapter 33Letter XXX: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars
  29. Chapter 34Letter XXXI: Lady Howard to Sir John Belmont, Bart
  30. Chapter 35Letter XXXII: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars
  31. Chapter 36Letter XXXIII: Evelina in Continuation
  32. Chapter 37Letter XXXIV: Evelina in Continuation
  33. Chapter 38Letter XXXV: Sir John Belmont to Lady Howard
  34. Chapter 39Letter XXXVI: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars
  35. Chapter 40Letter XXXVII: Mr. Villars to Evelina
  36. Chapter 41Letter XXXVIII: Mr. Villars to Lady Howard
  37. Chapter 42Letter XXXIX: Mr. Villars to Evelina
  38. Chapter 43Letter XL: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars
  39. Chapter 44Letter XLI: Evelina to Miss Mirvan
  40. Chapter 45Letter XLII: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars
  41. Chapter 46Letter XLIII: Evelina in Continuation
  42. Chapter 47Letter XLIV: Evelina in Continuation
  43. Chapter 48Letter XLV: Evelina in Continuation
  44. Chapter 49Letter XLVI: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars
  45. Chapter 50Letter XLVII: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars
  46. Chapter 51Letter XLVIII: Evelina in Continuation
  47. Chapter 52Letter XLIX: Mr. Villars to Evelina
  48. Chapter 53Letter L: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars
  49. Chapter 54Letter LI: Evelina in Continuation
  50. Chapter 55Letter LII: Evelina in Continuation
  51. Chapter 56Letter LIII: Evelina in Continuation
  52. Chapter 57Letter LIV: Evelina in Continuation
  53. Chapter 58Letter LV: Evelina in Continuation
  54. Chapter 59Letter LVI: Mr. Villars to Evelina
  55. Chapter 60Letter LVII: Evelina to Miss Mirvan
  56. Chapter 61Letter LVIII: Evelina to Miss Mirvan
  57. Chapter 62Letter LIX: Evelina in Continuation
  58. Chapter 63Letter LX: Evelina in Continuation
  59. Chapter 64Letter LXI: Evelina in Continuation
  60. Chapter 65Letter LXII: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars
  61. Chapter 66Letter LXIII: Evelina in Continuation
  62. Chapter 67Letter LXIV: Evelina in Continuation
  63. Chapter 68Letter LXV: Evelina in Continuation
  64. Chapter 69Letter LXVI: Evelina in Continuation
  65. Chapter 70Letter LXVII: Mr. Villars to Evelina
  66. Chapter 71Letter LXVIII: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars
  67. Chapter 72Letter LXIX: Evelina in Continuation
  68. Chapter 73Letter LXX: Evelina in Continuation
  69. Chapter 74Letter LXXI: Evelina in Continuation
  70. Chapter 75Letter LXXII: Evelina in Continuation
  71. Chapter 76Letter LXXIII: Mr. Villars to Evelina
  72. Chapter 77Letter LXXIV: Lady Belmont to Sir John Belmont
  73. Chapter 78Letter LXXV: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars
  74. Chapter 79Letter LXXVI: Evelina in Continuation
  75. Chapter 80Letter LXXVII: Evelina in Continuation
  76. Chapter 81Letter LXXVIII: Evelina in Continuation
  77. Chapter 82Letter LXXIX: Evelina in Continuation
  78. Chapter 83Letter LXXX: Evelina in Continuation
  79. Chapter 84Letter LXXXI: Evelina in Continuation
  80. Chapter 85Letter LXXXII: Evelina in Continuation
  81. Chapter 86Letter LXXXIII: Mr. Villars to Evelina
  82. Chapter 87Letter LXXXIV: Evelina to the Rev. Mr. Villars
  83. Chapter 88Endnotes