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Royal Harlot: A Novel of the Countess Castlemaine and King Charles II
by Susan Holloway Scott
from NAL Trade
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 
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3 and a 1/2 stars 
I find Barbara Palmer/Villiers an extremely interesting historical figure, as do many people. I really like the author's perception of her in this novel, as it wasn't overly critical and yet at the same time didn't shy away from the truth of her character. The novel built up the dynamic relationship between Barbara and Charles II and at it's height it was a definite page-turner.
However, unfortunately the novel lost it's spark towards the end and fizzled out quite drastically. To be fair, this was... more info
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Mom loved it! 
Birthday present for my mom, who said it was really well researched & well written about some captivating characters from history. She liked it enough to search out some other, more documentary works about these subjects.
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Royal Harlot 
Very interesting story. It is based on historical events and characters. Do your research after reading the book. Seeing real visuals will spoil the romance and intrigue.
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A Survivor!
Europe's treatment of a King's mistress was pretty brutal and very scary most of the time. Throughout her life Barbara Castlemaine survived because of her intelligence, her understanding of the position she held, how best to use it and, more importantly, she understood what Charles II needed and wanted and used that sense and sensibility to survive. She was surrounded by foes, naysayers, some friends, and lots of envy and dislike, but most importantly she was an emotional and psychic link to King Charles II... more info
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