Nell GwynSutton, 2000 - 212 pages Born in a London slum, the daughter of a brothel-keeper, this popular mistress of King Charles II began her theatrical career on stage at Drury Lane. Along with her first lover, Shakespeare's great-nephew, Charles Hart, Nell formed the most popular theatrical partnership of the time. She was the sensation of London for her looks, her wit, her natural, vivacious acting & her personality. She bore the King two sons & moved from her tavern lodgings to apartments overlooking St James's Park. This is the first full biography of Nell Gwyn in 30 years. |
Contents
A QUEEN IN IMAGINATION | 1 |
FROM THE PIT TO THE STAGE | 39 |
NELLS MERRY PARTS | 65 |
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