My Mistress The Queen: A Tale Of The Seventeenth Century (1886)

By Mary Anna Paull

Book Overview

My Mistress The Queen: A Tale Of The Seventeenth Century is a historical novel written by Mary Anna Paull and published in 1886. The story is set in the 17th century and follows the life of Lady Mary Villiers, a young woman who becomes the mistress of King Charles II of England. The novel explores the complex relationship between Lady Mary and the king, as well as the political and social climate of the time. Lady Mary is depicted as a strong and intelligent woman who is able to navigate the dangerous world of court politics, while also struggling with her feelings for the king and the societal expectations placed upon her.Throughout the book, readers are given a glimpse into the opulent world of the royal court, complete with lavish parties, scandalous affairs, and political intrigue. The novel also touches on themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the struggle for power.Overall, My Mistress The Queen is a captivating historical novel that offers a fascinating look at the life of a woman who played a significant role in the history of England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120330882
• ISBN13: 9781120330888
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"