By far, my favorite 18th-century novel. I like The Monk, but I like Evelina better because of the relevance of the male-female power dynamics she endures and the masculinity she describes. It's no wonder Jane Austen and other 19th-century Brits found so much inspiration in Burney. If you love any of the Bronte sisters, Austen, or Eliot, read this book. You won't be disappointed.