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Charles II's Favourite Mistress by Sarah-Beth Watkins is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

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Nell Gwyn, the most infamous mistress of Charles II, was a commoner raised from the dingy back alleys of London to the stage and into a king’s arms. Hers was a true rags to riches story that saw a young girl rise from selling oranges to capturing the heart of a king. The Restoration period was one of change. After the troubled years of the English Civil War, it was time for pleasure, debauchery and entertainment with the ‘Merry Monarch’ restored to the throne.Nell was one of the first actresses on stage; a loveable comedienne who wowed audiences with her wit and charm. She fell in love with Charles Hart (one of the leading actors of the time), had a torrid affair with Lord Buckhurst and ultimately ended up in the king’s bed. She stayed on the stage for six years, but she stayed in the king’s heart for seventeen – his only mistress who was faithful to him.Set against the backdrop of Restoration London, this book charts Nell’s life...

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Author

Sarah-Beth Watkins

Publisher

Pen and Sword

Published

2021

Language

EN

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Historical Fiction, Historical, Fiction