Lady on the Coin edition by Margaret Campbell Barnes Literature Fiction eBooks
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A secret love affair like no other…
As a child living in exile in France, Frances Stuart was accustomed to threadbare dresses and going hungry.
Yet everything changed when her cousin Charles arrives to visit and Frances’ world is turned upside down.
The Restoration of the monarchy quickly raises Charles II far higher than anything Frances ever dreamed of.
Several years later, Frances arrives in Court to attend to Charles’ wife, Queen Catherine, as a lady-in-waiting and once again, her path collides with the man who is now King.
At sixteen, she is already renowned for her beauty and vivaciousness and Charles cannot help but take notice of Frances.
The King rapidly becomes obsessed with her, and it is not long before whispers begin to circulate that Frances has supplanted the famous Barbara Castlemaine as mistress to the monarch.
So strong is her power that gossip suggests were the Queen to die, Frances would almost certainly take her place.
Aware of the King’s interest, and knowing that to offend Charles would be to put her out of favour at Court, Frances plays a dangerous game of flirtation – keeping her man close whilst also maintaining a safe distance.
But it’s not long before Charles begins to grow impatient and Frances soon finds herself rapidly running out of ways to keep him at bay.
The arrival of the young Duke of Lennox and Richmond at Court unexpectedly presents Frances with a way of escaping the corner into which she has backed herself.
To do so threatens her position as the King’s favourite and risks incurring his rage, but surely such a risk is worth it for the man she loves…
Born in 1891, Margaret Campbell Barnes was educated in Paris and London and married in 1917. The majority of her books were written between the 1940s and 1960s, during which time she established herself as one of the most popular historical novelists in Great Britain and America. She is the author of Isabel the Fair and With All My Heart.
Lady on the Coin edition by Margaret Campbell Barnes Literature Fiction eBooks
This was an interesting story about a woman I knew absolutely nothing about. Frances Stuart, the lead character, was the model for Britannia, the woman featured on British coins beginning in the 17th century. She was strong, smart and incredibly resourceful.The story was first published in 1963 and is a short, quick read. The author obviously conducted meticulous research, but doesn't bog down the story with long descriptions and historical facts. History and fiction are blended well her making for an enjoyable read. I'm really glad that I requested this book from NetGalley as it expanded my knowledge of this time period and pushed me to discover more about this interesting and largely forgotten about woman.
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Lady on the Coin edition by Margaret Campbell Barnes Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
Absolutely loved this one. It didn't seem like such a short book because there was a lot to keep my interest. Thank you very much Author and for putting this out for me. I will be watching for more from this author.
Excellent read
A bit long and dry, but it did give me insights I did not have before into Frances as well as Charles II and his wife Catherine.
I really loves this book. I love historical fiction. I like to learn but I don't want to be in a classroom, I love history but don't want just a biography, I want romance but not sex smut, I want clean books but I don't want to be preaches to. This book did it all. I was very pleased.
An extraordinary story of a young lady who was not afraid to reject the king. She was asked to become the king's mistress.
Frances is part of the Queen's royal court. Women of this era we're nothing more than bargaining chips is the hope of gaining wealth, position and political gain.
Frances is a strong person. She stands for what she believes in. I love string women. She is a great example of strengths. This book has plenty of historic value. Very descriptive words on how things and places look. The characterization is phenomenal. I would definitely recommend this read. I enjoyed Lady on the Coin! . 5 Stars
This was an interesting story about a woman I knew absolutely nothing about. Frances Stuart, the lead character, was the model for Britannia, the woman featured on British coins beginning in the 17th century. She was strong, smart and incredibly resourceful.
The story was first published in 1963 and is a short, quick read. The author obviously conducted meticulous research, but doesn't bog down the story with long descriptions and historical facts. History and fiction are blended well her making for an enjoyable read. I'm really glad that I requested this book from NetGalley as it expanded my knowledge of this time period and pushed me to discover more about this interesting and largely forgotten about woman.
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