MISTRESS TO A KING
Here is the lively, racy and ribald story of Nell Gwyn--a girl of the streets who sold oranges at the King's Theater. By the use of her natural talents she became an actress and, finally, the King's mistress.
"Pretty, witty Nell," though, was more than just a mistress to Charles II. Because of her beauty, her loyalty and her charms, she gave Charles something he did not have with his other mistresses -- something that he longed for -- a touch of domesticity. And because of this, he made Nell's biggest dream come true by raising her sons to earls and dukes.
(The full title is: "Mistress Nell; or, Restoration Divertimento: Being a Story Based on the Life and Adventures of One Eleanor Gwyn, Server of Strong Waters, Orange Girl, Actress, Lady of Pleasure and Royal Mistress"
