When Nell Gwyn, an actress on the London stage, first became familiar with the king, she was no better than a prostitute. Yet from the moment Charles II summoned her, there was never any suggestion that she granted her sexual favours to anyone but him; unlike some of his other lovers, she was as loyal to him as the Queen. On his deathbed Charles prayed neither for his Church nor his people, but asked that 'Nelly might not starve'. Nell Gwyn's name is one of those few familiar to us all, yet what can we really know of this ...
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When Nell Gwyn, an actress on the London stage, first became familiar with the king, she was no better than a prostitute. Yet from the moment Charles II summoned her, there was never any suggestion that she granted her sexual favours to anyone but him; unlike some of his other lovers, she was as loyal to him as the Queen. On his deathbed Charles prayed neither for his Church nor his people, but asked that 'Nelly might not starve'. Nell Gwyn's name is one of those few familiar to us all, yet what can we really know of this sensuous woman - the sensation of Restoration England - who captured the heart of a king? This engaging biography sets Nell Gwyn's life against the background of London during the Restoration and the ups and downs of theatrical life in the seventeenth century. Drawing on letters and contemporary accounts, and with dramatic portrayals of the main characters, Derek Parker's book provides us with a vivid insight into the character of the woman who rose from nothing to love and be loved by a king.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 550grams, ISBN: 9780750919920.
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Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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Fine in Fine jacket. Great Britain: Sutton Publishing, 2000. First edition, first printing, 2000. Black hardcover with dustajcket. Fine condition, looks and feels new and unread, firm binding, clean pages, no names or other markings, dustjacket unclipped and in mylar protector. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall.