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Set against the backdrop of royal intrigue, the story follows Katherine Sedley, a woman who defies societal norms to pursue her desires. As the notorious mistress of King James II, she navigates the complexities of love and power, challenging the expectations of her time. Her journey reveals the struggles and triumphs of a woman who embraces her independence while entangled in the court's politics and romance.
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The Countess and the King, Susan Holloway Scott
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- Released
- 2010
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- Title
- The Countess and the King
- Subtitle
- A Novel of the Countess of Dorchester and King James II
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Susan Holloway Scott
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Released
- 2010
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 402
- ISBN13
- 9780451231154
- Category
- Historical prose
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of royal intrigue, the story follows Katherine Sedley, a woman who defies societal norms to pursue her desires. As the notorious mistress of King James II, she navigates the complexities of love and power, challenging the expectations of her time. Her journey reveals the struggles and triumphs of a woman who embraces her independence while entangled in the court's politics and romance.