Author: Jean Plaidy
Title: A Health Unto His Majesty (The Charles II Trilogy: Volume 2)


Description: The second of Plaidy's trilogy on Charles II begins when, age 30, he is rapturously welcomed back onto the throne after years in exile. Needing funds he marries the wealthy Portugese Catherine of Braganca, an unsuccessful match in many ways as the dowry is never received, the princess proves unable to provide a child, and is not particularly attractive. Despite always treating her with the utmost kindness, she has to tolerate his many mistresses, notably the passionate, promiscuous but beautiful Barbara Castelmaine. The book follows current events- the Plague, Great Fire of London, war with Holland and lastly the Popish Plot. In the absence of an heir, the king's Catholic brother, James, stands to succeed, and the people rise against Catholicism, their feelings fanned by false allegations against the faith- even the queen is in danger when it's alleged she was planning to kill Charles. unputdownable, educational and a great read.


Język: angielski
Oprawa: miękka
Liczba stron: 285
Stan książki: używana, db+

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