Nell Gwynne takes London by storm, swiftly rising through the ranks to become the leading comedienne of Drury Lane. Enbroiled in an affair with Charles Hart, Nelly battles through plague and the Great Fire of London. Propositioned by Charles Lord Buckhurst, Nelly leaves the stage to become his mistress. Quickly she wearies of the position and swiftly attracts the attention of Old Rowley the royal satyr. King Charles has a fight on his hands as Nelly is not convinced by his attentions. The second book of the trilogy.