Royal Survivor: The Life of Charles II

Royal Survivor: The Life of Charles II

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Author: Stephen Coote

Format: Hardback

Number of Pages: 396


When Charles I was beheaded, Charles II escaped to Europe where he lived a life of incredible poverty, bedded a wide variety of women and sparred with his mother before he returned to England to restore the monarchy.This is a brilliant biography of Charles II, one of England's most glamorous kings. Coote introduces the reader to the drama and danger of an England torn by civil war, ruled over by a villainous Cromwell and populated with the lustful, rapacious and streetwise women Charles bedded on the road to his restored throne: Lady Castlemaine. Lady Porstmouth, Nell Gwyn and Hortense Mancini, among others.



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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.

Author: Stephen Coote

Format: Hardback

Number of Pages: 396


When Charles I was beheaded, Charles II escaped to Europe where he lived a life of incredible poverty, bedded a wide variety of women and sparred with his mother before he returned to England to restore the monarchy.This is a brilliant biography of Charles II, one of England's most glamorous kings. Coote introduces the reader to the drama and danger of an England torn by civil war, ruled over by a villainous Cromwell and populated with the lustful, rapacious and streetwise women Charles bedded on the road to his restored throne: Lady Castlemaine. Lady Porstmouth, Nell Gwyn and Hortense Mancini, among others.