11 Facts About Susan Burney

Susan Burney wrote 650,000 words and her letters are said to be "the most important source on opera in the period".

Susan Burney was in France until 1766, learning the language which was thought likely to improve her prospects of employment as a governess.

Susan Burney was the child in the Burney family who was most interested in music, which was her father's expertise.

Susan Burney was an organist who became known for his writing after he published books on the music of France, the Netherlands, Italy and Germany.

Susan Burney's letters were all addressed to Fanny, and Fanny wrote all her journal letters to her.

Susan Burney was a marine who had sailed with her brother, James.

Susan Burney's husband had been injured in the squabble with islanders when Cook had been killed.

Susan Burney's third child, William, was born in 1791.

Susan Burney died at Parkgate near Chester, having recently sailed to England to escape mistreatment by her husband.

Susan Burney is estimated to have written 650,000 words in her lifetime.

Susan Burney's letters are said to be "by far the most important source on opera in the period" especially as they were not used by later historians.