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The Darling Strumpet

The Darling Strumpet Historical Fiction

The Darling Strumpet

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A thrilling debut novel starring one of history's most famous and beloved courtesans. From London's slums to its bawdy playhouses, The Darling Strumpet transports the reader to the tumultuous world of seventeenth-century England, charting the meteoric rise of the dazzling Nell Gwynn, who captivates the heart of King Charles II-and becomes one of the century's most famous courtesans. Witty and beautiful, Nell was born into poverty but is drawn into the enthralling world of the theater, where her saucy humor and sensuous charm earn her a place in the King's Company. As one of the first actresses in the newly-opened playhouses, she catapults to fame, winning the affection of legions of fans-and the heart of the most powerful man in all of England, the King himself. Surrendering herself to Charles, Nell will be forced to maneuver the ruthless and shifting allegiances of the royal court-and discover a world of decadence and passion she never imagined possible.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
386
Release Date:
2011-01-04
Publication Date:
2011-01-04
Publisher:
Penguin Publishing Group
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0425238598
ISBN13:
9780425238592
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Weight:
492 g
Height:
135 cm
Width:
203 cm
Thickness:
23 cm
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