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Author
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Formats
Description
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...
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...
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Exit the Actress marks the promising debut of historical fiction author Priya Parmar. Following her discovery selling oranges outside of Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, Ellen "Nell" Gwyn leaves behind a life of poverty to become a theatre star. Soon she is mistress to the libertine king Charles II. And though their love is true, gossip-mongers and court politics threaten to tear their romance apart.
Author
Publisher
A Touchstone Book, Published by Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
"As the mistress of King Edward IV, Jane Lambert finally brings the king true happiness, but when his hedonistic tendencies get in the way of being the strong leader England needs, her life hangs in the balance." --
