The perfect royal mistress: a novel
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Born into poverty and raised in a brothel, Nell Gwynne sells oranges in the pit at London’s King’s Theater, newly reopened after the plague and the Great Fire devastated the city. Soon, her quick sense of humor and natural charm get her noticed by those who have the means to make her life easier. But the street-smart Nell knows a woman doesn’t get ahead by selling her body. Through talent, charm, intelligence, and sheer determination—as well as a keen understanding of how the world operates—Nell works her way out of the pit and onto the stage to become the leading comedic actress of the day. Her skills and beauty quickly win the attention of all of London—eventually even catching the eye of King Charles II. Their attraction is as real as it is unlikely, and the scrappy orange girl with the pretty face and the quick wit soon finds herself plunged into the confusing and dangerous world of the court, where she learns there are few she can trust—and many whom she cannot turn her back on. From the gritty streets of seventeenth-century London, to the backstage glamour of its theaters, to the glittering court of Charles II, The Perfect Royal Mistress is a love story for the ages, the rags-to-riches tale of a truly remarkable heroine.
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Subjects
Actresses
Actresses -- Great Britain -- Fiction
Biographical fiction
Charles
Charles -- II, -- King of England, -- 1630-1685. -- Fiction
Electronic books
Fiction
Great Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1685 -- Fiction
Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Paramours -- Fiction
Gwyn, Nell
Gwyn, Nell, -- 1650-1687. -- Fiction
Historical Fiction
History
Kings and rulers
Literature
London (England) -- History -- 17th century -- Fiction
Mistresses
Mistresses -- Great Britain -- Fiction
Paramours
Romance
Romance fiction
Actresses -- Great Britain -- Fiction
Biographical fiction
Charles
Charles -- II, -- King of England, -- 1630-1685. -- Fiction
Electronic books
Fiction
Great Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1685 -- Fiction
Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Paramours -- Fiction
Gwyn, Nell
Gwyn, Nell, -- 1650-1687. -- Fiction
Historical Fiction
History
Kings and rulers
Literature
London (England) -- History -- 17th century -- Fiction
Mistresses
Mistresses -- Great Britain -- Fiction
Paramours
Romance
Romance fiction
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Born into poverty and raised in a brothel, Nell Gwynne sells oranges in the pit at London’s King’s Theater, newly reopened after the plague and the Great Fire devastated the city. Soon, her quick sense of humor and natural charm get her noticed by those who have the means to make her life easier. But the street-smart Nell knows a woman doesn’t get ahead by selling her body. Through talent, charm, intelligence, and sheer determination—as well as a keen understanding of how the world operates—Nell works her way out of the pit and onto the stage to become the leading comedic actress of the day. Her skills and beauty quickly win the attention of all of London—eventually even catching the eye of King Charles II. Their attraction is as real as it is unlikely, and the scrappy orange girl with the pretty face and the quick wit soon finds herself plunged into the confusing and dangerous world of the court, where she learns there are few she can trust—and many whom she cannot turn her back on. From the gritty streets of seventeenth-century London, to the backstage glamour of its theaters, to the glittering court of Charles II, The Perfect Royal Mistress is a love story for the ages, the rags-to-riches tale of a truly remarkable heroine.
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Actresses -- Great Britain -- Fiction
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Electronic books
Fiction
Great Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1685 -- Fiction
Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Paramours -- Fiction
Gwyn, Nell, -- 1650-1687. -- Fiction
Historical Fiction
Literature
London (England) -- History -- 17th century -- Fiction
Mistresses -- Great Britain -- Fiction
Romance
Romance fiction
Biographical fiction
Charles -- II, -- King of England, -- 1630-1685. -- Fiction
Electronic books
Fiction
Great Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1685 -- Fiction
Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Paramours -- Fiction
Gwyn, Nell, -- 1650-1687. -- Fiction
Historical Fiction
Literature
London (England) -- History -- 17th century -- Fiction
Mistresses -- Great Britain -- Fiction
Romance
Romance fiction
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The perfect royal mistress : a novel
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The Perfect Royal Mistress [electronic resource] / Diane Haeger
The perfect royal mistress : a novel / Diane Haeger
The perfect royal mistress [electronic resource] : A novel. Diane Haeger
The perfect royal mistress : a novel / Diane Haeger
The perfect royal mistress [electronic resource] : A novel. Diane Haeger
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Historical Fiction
History
Kings and rulers
Literature
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Paramours
Romance
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Gwyn, Nell
Historical Fiction
History
Kings and rulers
Literature
Mistresses
Paramours
Romance
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