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Gillian Bagwell grew up in Berkeley, California, and began her professional life as an actress, studying at the University of California Berkeley and the Drama Studio London at Berkeley. She moved into directing and producing theatre, founding The Pasadena Shakespeare Company, where she served as artistic director for 9 years, producing 37 critically acclaimed shows.

She united her life-long love of books, British history, and theatre in writing her first novel, "The Darling Strumpet," based on the life of Nell Gwynn. Her second novel, "The September Queen" (U.K. title "The King's Mistress") is the first fictional account of the perilous and romantic odyssey of Jane Lane, an ordinary English girl who risked her life to help the young Charles...more


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"The King’s Mistress is that spellbinding combination of history, adventure, suspense and a fast-beating pulse of pure eroticism. Jane – pragmatic, patient, constant and brave – proves to be the perfect foil for Charles, one of England’s most fascinating and libidinous kings. Their story is a real romantic treat."And here's th... Read more of this blog post »
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Average rating: 3.80 · 805 ratings · 189 reviews · 3 distinct works · Similar authors
The Darling Strumpet: A Nov...
3.8 of 5 stars 3.80 avg rating — 656 ratings — published 2011 — 10 editions
The September Queen
3.8 of 5 stars 3.80 avg rating — 146 ratings — published 2011 — 6 editions
Venus in Winter
4.33 of 5 stars 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings — expected publication 2013 — 2 editions

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" I loved this book. A lifes story of Nell Gwynn who became the darling of London and King Charles II. Bring out the tissue box towards the end. Gave it 5 stars. "
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" Bagwell's facility with the language and slang of the time was quite wonderful, and the view of the theater scene was so interesting. Very entertaining! "
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" Loved it. It was utter filth and very funny as well as being touching, terrifying and thought-provoking all at once. I was very sad when it ended! I love the Restoration period and this was a perfect easy-read, historical novel that gave a decent... " Read more of this review »
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