Restored to the British throne in 1660 after years of exile, Charles II began a reign famous for dramatic events (the Plague, the Great Fire, the Dutch Wars), the flowering of science and the arts, and for notorious sexual liaisons. With a bevy of mistresses and flamboyantly addicted to high living, the Merry Monarch successfully presided over 'Merry Olde England' in an age of intrigue and religious dissent. When his tolerance extended to acknowledging his illegitimate son at court, James's life changed out of all recognition. This is the story of a remarkable man, and the spectacular upheavals and reverses of the time, told through the eyes of his illegitimate son, James, Duke of Monmouth.
| ISBN: | 9780747267584 |
| Publication date: | 2nd June 2003 |
| Author: | Jude Morgan |
| Publisher: | Headline Review an imprint of Headline Publishing Group |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 537 pages |
| Genres: |
Historical Fiction Biographical fiction / autobiographical fiction Family Drama |