Biography of Nell Gwyn, mistress to Restoration king Charles II.
This week I have popped over to the UK/Irish History page and posted a brief biography of Nell Gwyn, the actress-turned-mistress of Charles II. Restoration England is one of my favorite time periods, even though the men do prance around in ridiculous wigs and high heels.
Nell Gwyn remains one of the most colorful women in history, known for her wicked sense of humor and great talent on the stage. Nell's biography is the first of several royal paramours I have planned in the near future. I have already written about the most powerful royal mistress, Diane de Poitiers. But there are several more, including Lola Montez (Bavaria), Lillie Langtry (England) and Madame de Pompadour (France).
