The Perfect Royal Mistress: A Novel
 

The Perfect Royal Mistress: A Novel

by Diane Haeger

Born into poverty and raised in a brothel, Nell Gwynne sells oranges in the pit at London’s King’s Theater, newly reopened after the plague and the Great Fire devastated the city. Soon, her quick sense of humor and natural charm get her noticed by those who have the means to make her life easier. But the street-smart Nell knows a woman doesn’t get ahead by selling her body. Through talent,... (more)

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Really great book! King Charles II was a very complex individual and the women in his life sure had to deal with a lot of crap. Some delt with it better than others, and this book is a fictional peek into that world.

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