The Perfect Royal Mistress

A Novel

Diane Haeger

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Three Rivers Press
15 June 2007

Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)

For fans of historical novelists like Philippa Gregory, Margaret George and Karleen Koen.

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.

By: Diane Haeger
Imprint: Three Rivers Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 202mm, Width: 134mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 326g
ISBN: 9780307237514
ISBN 10: 0307237516
Pages: 416
Publication Date: 15 June 2007
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

DIANE HAEGER is also the author of The Ruby Ring, Courtesan, and The Secret Wife of George IV. She lives in California.