Amelia — Volume 3

by Henry Fielding

"Amelia — Volume 3" by Henry Fielding is a novel published in 1751. This third volume continues the story of Amelia and Captain William Booth as they navigate the perils of married life in London. Captain Booth's gambling debts and poor judgment repeatedly endanger the couple, while Amelia faces unwanted advances from other men. The narrative draws heavily on classical literature, particularly Virgil's Aeneid, mirroring its structure and themes. As financial ruin threatens to destroy them, an unexpected revelation about Amelia's inheritance promises hope for their troubled future.