The king's mistress
By: Gillian Bagwell
Publisher: Avon
Published: 2012
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 408
ISBN-13: 9781847562593; 9780007443314
Copyright date: 2011
Subjects: Fiction; Kings and rulers; Man-woman relationships; History
Description: "Set against the volatile backdrop of the English Civil War, dive into this enthralling tale of danger, bravery, and a woman who would do anything for the man she loved... It's 1651 and Jane Lane leads a privileged life inside the walls of her family's home. At 25 years old, her parents are keen to see her settled, but Jane dreams of a union that goes beyond the advantageous match her father desires.Her quiet world is shattered when Royalists, fighting to restore the crown to King Charles II, arrive at their door, imploring Jane and her family for help. They have been hiding the king, but Cromwell's forces are close behind them, baying for Charles' blood -- and the blood of anyone who seeks to help him. Putting herself in mortal danger, Jane must help the king escape to safety by disguising him as her manservant. With the shadow of the gallows dogging their every step, Jane finds herself falling in love..."--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Originally published: New York : Berkley Publishing Group, 2011.

"She would do anything for the man she loved!"--Front cover.

"Reader's extra: extract from Gillian's first novel, The darling strumpet"--Page 4 of cover.

Includes bibliographical references.