The Perfect Royal Mistress

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 determinationas well as a keen understanding of how the world operatesNell 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 Londoneventually 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 trustand 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.Contains mature themes.