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Nell Gwynne Trilogy #3
Mistress of the King
Conquest of the King
She had risen from the streets of London to the dazzling heights of mistress of the King. Charles had given her everything--a place in court, a lavish income, a magnificent mansion. But all Nell Gwynne really wanted was the King's love.
This finishes the trilogy that began with Mistress of the Streets and Mistress of the Boards.
She had risen from the streets of London to the dazzling heights of mistress of the King. Charles had given her everything--a place in court, a lavish income, a magnificent mansion. But all Nell Gwynne really wanted was the King's love.
This finishes the trilogy that began with Mistress of the Streets and Mistress of the Boards.
523 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published September 1, 1978
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Richard Sumner
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September 21, 2017
Nelly has just given birth to the king’s bastard. The proud mother is forced to confront a formidable rival from France, Louise de kerouaille. Louise is ambitious, scheming and a spy for the Sun King. Holding out for possible marriage, Louise leads Charles a merry dance, tormenting and tantalising him. Gaining the emnity of the court.
Titus Oates, the Duke of Monmouth, Earl of Shaftsbury feature in the battle of Whigs and Tories as Charles uses shrewdness and duplicity to hold a tottering throne.
Through the turbulent years, pretty, witty Nelly holds her position as court jester, fending off Louise in a battle for royal favour.
Hortense Mancini enters the affray. Lord Rochester writes scurrilous verses and Lord Stephen Fox delights as a fop.
Beloved by the king, only death can separate the former orange girl from her royal lover.
Titus Oates, the Duke of Monmouth, Earl of Shaftsbury feature in the battle of Whigs and Tories as Charles uses shrewdness and duplicity to hold a tottering throne.
Through the turbulent years, pretty, witty Nelly holds her position as court jester, fending off Louise in a battle for royal favour.
Hortense Mancini enters the affray. Lord Rochester writes scurrilous verses and Lord Stephen Fox delights as a fop.
Beloved by the king, only death can separate the former orange girl from her royal lover.
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