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From her beginnings as a humble oyster seller, Nell Gwynn’s dazzling rise to fame has gone down in history. Step into the tumultuous world of Restoration England, and join Nell on her journey from courtesan, to famed actress, to King’s mistress in a novel that is as captivating as Nelly herself.Growing up in the bawdy atmosphere of 17th Century Covent Garden, Nell Gwynn is little more than a girl when she enters the world of the courtesan. But Nell learns the hard way that to be at the mercy of unscrupulous men is no life at all.With London’s theatres flourishing, Nell seizes an opportunity to change her luck and takes a job selling oranges at ‘The King’s Playhouse’ in Drury Lane.It isn’t long before Nell takes centre-stage herself and her saucy wit and ambitious temperament soon catch the eye of the young King Charles II. But can she keep him enthralled when the country’s finest Ladies are vying for his attentions at court?Nell Gwynn was a darling of the people and the most famous courtesan of her age. She is brought to life for readers alongside a cast of well-known characters whose stories play out amidst a turbulent Restoration London that stays with you long after you finish this memorable tale.

Mills & Boon presents the complete Betty Neels collection. Timeless tales of heart-warming romance by one of the world’s best-loved romance authors.…and a kind heart – Beth had both, but would they win her love? Professor Alexander van Zeust’s sister was ill, and her four young children needed caring for. He asked Beth Partridge – kind, capable, sensible Beth – to take charge of them for a week. She made a splendid job of it, so one week extended to two, and then longer…The professor was happy, the children loved Beth, and their mother knew they were in good hands. Everyone was happy – except Beth. She had fallen in love with her remote employer, but he wasn’t likely to be interested in her. She wanted to return to her hospital job, away from all the emotional turmoil, but how, when she was needed by the children?