Gillian bagwell has had a lifelong love of books, british history, and theatre, and united these passions in writing her first novel, the darling strumpet. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Jan 17, 2011 this hasnt stopped gillian bagwell from taking nell gwynne as the subject of her debut novel, the darling strumpet. Nell gwynn led such a rich and dramatic life, and a lot of that life is depicted in this book. Im gillian bagwell, the author of the darling strumpet, the september queen, u. Diana gabaldon, author of the bestselling outlander series.
So i settled in eagerly with the book almost as soon as i received it. Fresh fiction this is probably not a book i will ever reread. One of her greatest joys was to see jason, her only son, graduate from college with degrees in math and physical education. The september queen by gillian bagwell librarything. From londons slums to its bawdy playhouses, the darling strumpet charts the. A novel of nell gwynn, who captured the heart of england and king charles ii. I had actually seen the book at borders a couple of days before and noted the cover rec from diana gabaldon i know, i know, only gulliable fools are drawn in by cover recs. The darling strumpet by gillian bagwell about the book. Buy the darling strumpet, oxfam, bagwell, gillian, 1847562507, 9781847562500, books, fiction. She has lived in london, now lives in northern california, and enjoys returning to england to conduct research for her books. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
From londons slums to its bawdy playhouses, the darling strumpet transports the reader to the tumultuous world of. From her beginnings as a humble oyster seller, nell gwynns dazzling rise to fame has gone down in history. Gillian bagwells richly detailed historical novels bring to vivid life england in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. The darling strumpet by gillian bagwell the devil in disguise by stefanie sloane hourglass by myra mcentire how to marry a duke by vicky dreiling im not her by janet gurtler warped by maurissa guibord. Sort title title genre genre date oldest date newest venus in winter.
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The darling strumpet will be published on january 4, 2011. A richly engaging portrait of the life and times of one of historys most appealing characters. The darling strumpet is a welltold historical romance that will be enjoyed by anglophiles and fans of the days of old alike. Gillian uses her years of experience in theatre an actress, director, and producer to help authors give effective public readings, through workshops and private coaching her lifelong fascination with british history and dedication to research infuse. I happened to buy the darling strumpet by gillian bagwell, royal harlot and duchess. We promise you that well bring you the latest, hottest novel everyday and free. The darling strumpet 4 the dukes redemption 4 the fairest portion of the globe 4 the intellectuals 4 the protector 4 the redemption of micah 4 the romans virgin mistress 4 the sergeants lady 4 the stragely beautiful tale of miss percy parker 4 the taming of mei lin 4 the wild rose press 4 three decades of love 4. From londons slums to its bawdy playhouses, the darling strumpet transports the reader to the tumultuous world of seventeenthcentury england, charting. Its great if you read and follow any novel on our website. She began her professional life as an actress, then moved from acting to directing and producing, founding the pasadena shakespeare company, which she ran for nine years.
Not only is it a compelling read but has some great historical references to things such as 17th century contraception. Mythopoeic fantasy award for adult literature bloodhound by tamora pierce eyes like stars by lisa mantchev the freedom maze by delia sherman winner the girl who circumnavigated fairyland in a ship of her own making by catherynne m valente mastiff by tamora pierce. Gillian bagwell grew up in berkeley, california, and began her professional life as an actress, studying at the university of california berkeley. In her second novel, bagwell doesnt stray far from darling strumpet. With that being said, i still gave gillian bagwells the darling strumpet a fair shot and didnt stop reading even when my. Stella bagwell at seventeen, stella married her high school sweetheart. For information about gillians books, other articles, and links to the blogs of her research adventures, please.
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Gillian bagwell began her professional life in theater and united her lifelong love of books, british history, and the stage by writing the darling strumpet. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the queens rival. A novel of nell gwynn, who captured the heart of england and king charles ii bagwell, gillian on. With food rationed and money scarce, charlotte struggles to keep her family well fed. Gillian bagwell is the author of the darling strumpet, a novel based on the life of nell gwynn, who rose from the streets to become one of londons most beloved actresses and the lifelong mistress of king charles ii. A novel of nell gwynn, who captured the heart of england and king charles gillian bagwell from londons slums to its bawdy playhouses, the darling strumpet charts the meteoric rise of the dazzling nell gwynn, who captivates the heart of king charles iiand becomes one of the centurys most famous courtesans. The darling strumpet puts the reader smack in the tumultuous world of seventeenthcentury london, charting nell gwynns meteoric rise from the grimy slums to triumph as a beloved comic actress through the cataclysmic years of the last plague epidemic and. A novel of nell gwynn, who captured the heart of england and king charles by gillian bagwell at indigo. Aug 04, 2011 the darling strumpet is a welltold historical romance that will be enjoyed by anglophiles and fans of the days of old alike. Gillian bagwell s richly detailed historical novels bring to vivid life england in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.
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