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A novel of nell gwyn and king charles ii by susan holloway scott isbn. Last year, i read and loved the kings favorite, susan holloway scotts previous novel. I liked this book, but not nearly as much as her previous two, duchess and royal harlot. A novel of nell gwyn and king charles ii 045122406x. Everyone needs more of the merry monarch in their lives and the books below will. I, eliza hamilton is going to be your next hamilton obsession. Over three million copies of her books are in print, and her work has been published in nineteen foreign countries and translated into fourteen different languages. I, eliza hamilton is a beautifully written historical romance about one of our favorite families. A novel of the countess of dorchester and king james ii. Susan holloway scott is the author of over fifty historical novels. A novel of the countess castlemaine and king charles ii it seems that susan holloway scott has the laudable and large goal of immortalize all of chares ii s long standing mistresses in fictional autobiography. In this beautifully written novel of historical fiction, bestselling author susan holloway scott tells the story of alexander hamiltons wife, eliza a fascinating, strongwilled heroine in her own right and a key figure in one of the most grippi.

The author graduated from brown university with a b. See all books authored by susan holloway scott, including i, eliza hamilton, and. Author susan holloway scotts complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers. Read the kings favorite a novel of nell gwyn and king charles ii by susan holloway scott available from rakuten kobo. The french mistress by susan holloway scott fictiondb. Can be read as a stand alone novel, but is the fourth in a series of books following the different women in the court of charles ii. Despite all of this, susan holloway scott thoroughly enchanted me with the king s favorite. From the author of the king s favorite a new novel based on a dazzling and decadent true story of restoration england. Writing under her own name as well as miranda jarrett, her bestselling books. Holloway and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Buy the secret wife of aaron burr by susan holloway scott online at alibris. From the author of the kings favoritea new novel based on a dazzling and decadent true story of. With more than three million copies of more about susan holloway scott. See all books authored by susan holloway scott, including i, eliza hamilton, and the countess and the king.

The paperback of the i, eliza hamilton by susan holloway scott at barnes. On todays menu is king charles ii of england, my alltime favorite. The kings favorite by susan holloway scott overdrive. Read the king s favorite a novel of nell gwyn and king charles ii by susan holloway scott available from rakuten kobo. The kings favorite is susan holloway scotts 3rd novel although i recently discovered that shes written several historical romances under the name miranda jarrett. Susan holloway scott is the author of over fifty historical novels and novellas written under several pen names. Susan holloway scott lots of questions, and ill try to answer them as best i can. Despite all of this, susan holloway scott thoroughly enchanted me with the kings favorite.

A in art history which gave birth to her first book. The kings favorite by susan holloway scott abebooks. Author susan holloway scott biography and book list. From the author of the kings favoritea new novel based on a dazzling and decadent true story of restoration england. A novel of the dutchess of portsmouth and king charles ii. The kings favorite by susan holloway scott librarything. However, when i read susan holloway scotts the french mistress, i got a more personal look at this fascinating woman. Weve heard so much about hamiltons story thanks to his endless writings, but susan holloway scott has introduced elizas voice into the mix.

A novel of nell gwyn and king charles ii by holloway scott, susan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Haegers the perfect royal mistress 2007, susan holloway scotts the kings. Peter lely on the cover of the kings favorite was painted and copied several times, too, and its unlikely that. Scott the countess and the king stands to capitalize on the. The kings favorite by susan holloway scott goodreads. The daughter of a poor nobleman, louise leaves the french countryside for the court of king louis xiv, where she must not only please. For beneath her charm and lightheartedness, nell has her own ambition. Writing under several pen names, she has received numerous awards and critical acclaim for her bestselling books. A novel of nell gwyn and king charles ii a novel of restoration england by susan holloway scott new american library july, 2008. The kings favorite a novel of nell gwyn and king charles ii. Susan holloway scott is currently considered a single author. Susan holloway scott, bestselling historical fiction author. The daughter of a poor nobleman, louise leaves the french countryside for the court of king louis xiv, where she must not only please the tastes of the jaded king, but serve as a spy for france. A novel of the countess of dorchester and king james ii, and more on.

Books ranker thinks you will never finish reading assuming you. A saga of carrier pilots who live by chance and love by choice by william h. Since the historical fiction community has a never ending lust for novels of kings especially english kings mistresses i have no doubt that she will find success. I, eliza hamilton by susan holloway scott, paperback barnes. So, when we were offered the chance to read the kings favorite on the heels of the loretta chase recommendation, i was ready to dive in. Even though she delights the king, she must learn to negotiate the cutthroat royal court, where ambition and lust for power rule the hearts of all around her. The king s favorite tells the story of nell gwyn, a lowborn woman from the dregs of london. About the author susan holloway scott, bestselling. I will probably not be able to read them all in this life.

The kings favorite susan holloway scott, bestselling historical. Susan holloway scott is the author of over fifty historical novels and novellas. Acclaimed historical author susan holloway scott returns to the court of king charles ii with all its intrigue and passion, to tell the unforgettable story of nell gwyn the pretty, witty beauty who rose from the slumsthe poverty of covent garden to become the kings last love and londons darling. Raised by her mother in a brothel, she was saved from that fate by her beauty, her charm, and, most of all, her gift for being able to entertain others with her singing, dancing, and witty, bawdy banter. The kings favorite susan holloway scott, bestselling. Susan holloway scott is a historical fiction author. A novel of nell gwyn and king charles ii acclaimed historical author susan holloway scott returns to the court of king charles ii with all its intrigue and passion, to tell the unforgettable story of nell gwyn the pretty, witty beauty who rose from the slumsthe poverty of covent garden to become the kings last love and londons darling. A gemini in every way, susan holloway scott was born in washington, d. With the publication of the king s favorite next years promised the french mistress and last years royal harlot. The secret wife of aaron burr by susan holloway scott alibris.

With more than three million copies of her books in print, she has been published in nineteen countries around the world. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Her bestselling books have received numerous awards and honors, and with more than three million copies of her books in print, she has been published in. Now susan has kindly agreed to answer a few of my questions, and she tells me she will take yours as well.

Susan holloway scott is the author of more than forty historical novels and novellas. Susan holloway scott brought to life the racy world of postrestoration england in her acclaimed novel duchess. Bustle with the recent popularity of alexander hamilton comes the much deserved interest in his wife, eliza. At first glance, the two seem to have little in common. I knew of my countrywoman louise, royal mistress, french agent in london and one of the 17th centurys famous beauties. Yes, the real mary was in fact born in india, though nothing is known of her family ormore lots of questions, and ill try to answer them as best i can. Susan holloway scott primary author only author division. After getting a job as an orange seller at the local playhouse, she meets charles hart, and, through him, works her way up to being an actress. The king s favorite is susan holloway scott s 3rd novel although i recently discovered that she s written several historical romances under the name miranda jarrett. Scott attended art school before enrolling at brown university, where she earned a b. Scotts first book, a historical romance called steal the stars, was published in 1992 by harlequin books under the. Nell gwyn 16501687, left, was born into extreme poverty. A novel of the countess castlemaine and king charles ii it seems that susan holloway scott has the laudable and large goal of immortalize all of chares iis long standing mistresses in fictional autobiography. With the publication of the kings favorite next years promised the french mistress and last years royal harlot.

Writing under her own name as well as miranda jarrett, her bestselling books have received numerous awards and honors. The kings favorite tells the story of nell gwyn, a lowborn woman from the dregs of london. Favorite 2008, and gillian bagwells the darling strumpet 2011. Nell gwyn has never been a lady, nor does she pretend to be. Now she returns to this decadent world with the enthralling story of one of historys most notorious women the voluptuous favorite of king charles ii london, 1660. The acclaimed author of duchess and royal harlot returns with the unforgettable story of a king. Susan holloway scott books list of books by author susan.

A novel of nell gwyn and king charles ii by susan holloway scott. Buy susan scott ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. Her bestselling books have received numerous awards and honors, and with more than three million copies of her books in print, she has been published in nineteen foreign countries around the world. After finishing school, scott worked in university relations for brown university, the university of pennsylvania, and bryn mawr college. In this beautifully written novel of historical fiction, bestselling author susan holloway scott tells the story of alexander hamiltons wife, elizaa fascinating, strongwilled heroine in her own right and a key figure in one of the most gripping periods in american history. I loved this book, i loved her characterizations, especially of the witty, pretty nell gwyn. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author.