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Set against the vibrant backdrop of Restoration England, this narrative follows Nell Gwyn, who transformed from a struggling orange seller to the beloved mistress of King Charles II. Their passionate seventeen-year affair unfolds amid significant historical events like the Great Fire of London and the Great Plague. Despite facing jealousy and political intrigue, Nell earns the king's unwavering devotion and the affection of the public, establishing her legacy as England's first "people's princess." This tale highlights themes of love, resilience, and the complexities of royal life.
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Nell Gwyn, Charles Beauclerk
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- Released
- 2006
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- Title
- Nell Gwyn
- Subtitle
- Mistress to a King
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Charles Beauclerk
- Publisher
- Grove Atlantic
- Released
- 2006
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 448
- ISBN13
- 9780802142740
- Category
- Art / Culture, Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- Set against the vibrant backdrop of Restoration England, this narrative follows Nell Gwyn, who transformed from a struggling orange seller to the beloved mistress of King Charles II. Their passionate seventeen-year affair unfolds amid significant historical events like the Great Fire of London and the Great Plague. Despite facing jealousy and political intrigue, Nell earns the king's unwavering devotion and the affection of the public, establishing her legacy as England's first "people's princess." This tale highlights themes of love, resilience, and the complexities of royal life.