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A Pledge Of Better Times
A Pledge of Better Times
Book Category:
Fiction > General
Author:
Margaret Porter
Binding:
Paperback
ISBN 10:
0990742040
ISBN 13:
9780990742043
Price:
14.95
Publication Year:
2015
Alternative Binding:
Ebook
Alternative ISBN 10:
0990742008
Alternative ISBN 13:
9780990742005
Alternative Price:
6.99

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Gallica Press.

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Book Description

A king's bastard. A disgraced earl's daughter. A doomed queen.
A sweeping tale of ambition, treachery, and passion incorporating 17th century historical figures, royalty, and events.
For generations Lady Diana de Vere’s family loyally served England’s crown. But
after King Charles II’s untimely death, her father firmly opposes James II’s tyranny. Charles Beauclerk, Duke of St. Albans—the late king’s bastard son by actress Nell Gwyn—also rebels against his newly crowned uncle’s manipulation. Political and religious turmoil bring revolution and yet another coronation before Charles returns to from war to claim his promised bride. As companion to Queen Mary Stuart, Diana has followed her de Vere forbears into royal service. She expects Charles to abandon his military career after marriage, but he proves unwilling to join the ranks of the courtiers he despises and mistrusts.
In palace corridors and within their own household the young duke and duchess confront betrayals, scandals, and tragedies that threaten to divide them. And neither the privileges of birth nor proximity to the throne can ensure their security, their advancement—or their happiness.
Includes Book Group Discussion Guide.