Comment to enter to win The Season’s January 9 Star Review Historical, THE DARLING STUMPET by Gillian Bagwell.
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Advance praise for The Darling Strumpet!
“Richly engaging portrait of the life and times of one of history’s most appealing characters!” – Diana Gabaldon, author of the best-selling Outlander series
“Bawdy and poignant … an ebullient page-turner!” – Leslie Carroll, author of Royal Affairs
“Hard to resist this sort of seduction – a Nell Gwynn who pleasures the crowds upon the stages of London and the noblest men of England in their bedrooms. A vivid portrait of an age that makes our own seem prudish, told with verve, humour, pathos… and not a little eroticism.” – C.C. Humphreys, Actor and Author of Jack Absolute.
The Darling Strumpet
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.
The September Queen
The unbelievable true escapade of the ordinary English girl who saved the King and the monarchy.
Both coming from Berkley Publishing Group in 2011.
To learn more about Gillian’s books, you can visit her at www.gillianbagwell.com
It looks SO good! This one will be on my wish list!
I think it sounds really good, too. This is a new-to-me author.
Oh, this sounds like a fun romp! Love the cover…are those oranges?
I’ve heard about Nell and her affair with King Charles. This would be a fun book to read!
I’d love to read this. I’ve been seeing it around lately. Love that cover!
I love, love, love it. Can’t wait to put in my TBR pile.
I’ve been hearing wonderful things about this book and though I’ve never heard of Nell, I’m very intrigued. Plus, it’s a gorgeous cover!
Sounds good can’t wait to read it!
Fantastic cover. Thanks for the chance to win!
I would love to delve into times past with this read.
This book sounds delicious! Thansk so much for the chance to win!
Chris
I have been seeing this book everywhere online and it looks amazing. Definitely want to read.
I love this title and the cover. I look forward in reading this.
Looks good. I like the cover.
She is a new author for me but her books sounds wonderful!
This book sounds really good. I like this subject to read about in a book. I have yet to read a book by this author so have added her name to my list.
This looks like a winner. I would love to read it.
Valerie
in Germany
Love the cover. Reminds me of Moll Flanders. Count me in the draw please!
This looks like a great book.
This is a new author to me, but I’ve been hearing a lot of good things about this book.
I have never read anything by Gillian, but The Darling Strumpet sounds interesting and the cover is nice.
I’ve heard nothing but good things about this book. Thanks for the giveaway!
I think I fell in love with this book simply by it’s name. It sounds wonderful and it reminded me of when I was a younger (much younger) woman. I truly would have loved to be a strumpet! Problem – too short and too round. Oh well, maybe in a future life!
I’m just going to have to read the book to find out all that I missed out on.
It looks like a fascinating story.
Have been hearing a lot of good things about this book.
Sounds just wonderful, great review, enter me~
I’ve never read any of Gillian’s books, but this sounds like so much fun. And I love it when history is fun!
i have to admit this is one eye catching cover. love it. i’d love to read this !!
HOw can you gowrong with a name like that!!
I have been seeing this book around and it looks really good.
The Darling Strumpet sounds like a fantastic story and the more I hear about it, the more I’m eager to read it.
I wouldn’t mind giving this book a try!
Absolutely love the things I’ve read so far about this book. Nell Gwynn has me curious and interested in reading her life. Please enter me. This is on my TRL.
Carol L
Lucky4750@aol.com
I know we are not suppose to judge a book by it’s cover. This just looks soooo scrumptious! LOL!
Thanks for the giveaway.
I already have THE DARLING STRUMPET and can’t wait to read it. The reviews have been terrific.
I look forward to the release THE SEPTEMBER QUEEN.
The cover of this book is fantastic! It appeals and I’d love to win. Thanks.
I can’t wait to read this! Please enter me in the giveaway!