The Diary of a Desennuyee is a two-volume novel written by Catherine Grace Frances Gore and first published in 1836. The word ""desennuyee"" refers to a person who is bored or disenchanted with life, and the novel follows the diary entries of its protagonist, Lady Charlotte Bury, as she navigates the social and romantic challenges of her privileged but unfulfilling life in 19th century England.In Volume 1, Lady Charlotte is introduced as a young widow...