A Merry Mistress

by Judith Saxton

Little Nell Gwyn grew up in a London slum. From a cockney sparrow quick with a curse and quicker with a laugh, she became the most successful comedy actress of her day. But despite the hard work necessary in the competitive theatrical world, she became the mistress first of a nobleman, next of the theatre's leading man, and finally of King Charles II himself. She left the stage after only six star years, but her beauty, wit and charm ensured that...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0727859617
• ISBN13: 9780727859617
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: Severn House
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.6" x 8.8"