Gillian bagwells historical fiction novel the kings mistress opens in 1651, with 25 yearold jane lane pondering her future. Muse in the fog bagwell may be one of the newer writers in the historical fiction genre, but she is one of the most talented. The september queen by gillian bagwell in doc, fb3, txt download e book. The september queen by gillian bagwell sounds like a fascinating read. She lives in berkeley, california, and is at work on her fourth book, a gothic. Download free pdf ebook today seeking adventure instead of a husband jane lane joins the royalists fighting to. Gillian bagwell s historical fiction novel the kings mistress opens in 1651, with 25 yearold jane lane pondering her future. Read the september queen by gillian bagwell available from rakuten kobo.
The september queen the defeat of charles ii at the battle of worcester on september 3, 1651 set off one of the most astonishing episodes in british historycharless desperate sixweek odyssey to escape from england, which came to be known as the royal miracle. Gillian bagwells novel the september queen, the first fictional account of jane lane, will be released on november 1. The author of the september queen explores tudor england with the tale of bess of hardwick the formidable fourtime widowed tudor dynast who became. Gillian bagwell s novel the september queen, the first fictional accounting of the story of jane lane, an ordinary english girl who helped charles ii escape after the battle of worcester, was released on november 1.
The september queen is a novel that will appeal to all readers of historical fiction, and is one ill recommend for years to come. Set against the volatile backdrop of the english civil war, div. May 09, 2012 the september queen by gillian bagwell sounds like a fascinating read. Nov 10, 2011 be sure to come back next week when i will have a guest post from author gillian bagwell and a giveaway for the september queen. You can buy the september queen on you can buy the darling strumpet on disclosure. The september queen by gillian bagwell librarything. The september queen by gillian bagwell book cover, description, publication history. Gillian bagwells novel the september queen, the first fictional.
Author gillian bagwells complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. The september queen kindle edition by gillian bagwell. The us title for this novel is the september queen. Gillian bagwell seeking adventure instead of a husband, jane lane joins the royalists fighting to return the crown to king charles ii and helps them transport him to safety while disguised as a servant in this new. I received a copy of the september queen gratis from penguinberkley publishers. The september queen is the first fictional account of the perilous and romantic odys. Guest post with gillian bagwell, author of the september.
Gillian bagwell did a wonderful job doing just that in her book, the september queen. The september queen by gillian bagwell the september queen by gillian bagwell is an interesting historical fiction set in seventeenth century england during the throes englands civil war. This novel is guaranteed to be a favorite among historical fiction readers. She has pushed every potential suitor awayeven those who could provide everything for her. This wellresearched and beautifully written story is worth. Though it was a little slow at times when jane was exiled in europe thus the 4 stars it was another wonderful book about a historical figure. The september queen kindle edition by bagwell, gillian. A novel of nell gwynn, who captured the heart of england and king charles ii by bagwell, gillian and a great selection of related books, art. All about romance im sometimes reluctant to read historical fiction about real people, mostly because so few of the people worth writing about have happy endings. She has lived in london, now lives in northern california, and enjoys returning more about gillian bagwell.
The september queen ebook written by gillian bagwell. Media not set 11, book 99, paper book 69 clouds tag cloud, author cloud, tag mirror. Venus in winter based on the first forty years of the life of the formidable fourtimes widowed dynast bess of hardwick, begins with besss introduction to the court of henry viii just as the king weds anne of cleves. She is being courted but longs for adventure and boy does it find her. Jane lane is of marrying age, but she longs for adventure. Buy a cheap copy of the september queen book by gillian bagwell. Bagwell, earlier this year, i read and enjoyed your book about nell gwynn, mistress to charles ii, the darling strumpet. Gillian bagwell charles ii is running for his lifeand into the arms of a woman who will risk all for king and country. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. It has romance,love,passion,survival,betrayal, adventure,danger,peril on every corner, heartbreak and the life of jane. The september queen by gillian bagwell nook book ebook. Bagwell, earlier this year, i read and enjoyed your book about nell gwynn, mistress to charles ii. See all books authored by gillian bagwell, including the darling strumpet, and the september queen, and more on. The queens secret by victoria lamb nook book ebook.
Her first novel, the darling strumpet, tells the story of nell gwynn, seventeenth century actress and mistress to charles ii. The september queen by gillian bagwell overdrive rakuten. Reviewed by elizabeth crowley posted october 10, 2011. Jul 17, 2012 gillian bagwells novel the kings mistress, the first fictional accounting of the story of jane lane, and ordinary english girl who helped charles ii escape after the battle of worcester, will be released in the u. Jane doesnt have much personality, and her most marked. I do love a book that incorporates lots of history, intrigue, danger and romance. Fresh fiction bagwells telling of charles and janes romance is bittersweet and full of passion. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the september queen. Guest post by gillian bagwell, author of the september queen.
Nov 15, 2011 gillian bagwells novel the september queen, the first fictional accounting of the story of jane lane, an ordinary english girl who helped charles ii escape after the battle of worcester, was released on november 1. The september queen by gillian bagwell fantastic fiction. I havent read anything by gillian yet, so im really happy to be given this wonderful opportunity. It has romance,love,passion,survival,betrayal, adventure,danger,peril on every corner, heartbreak and the life of jane,who saved charles iis life and the future of the monarchy. The september queen uk title the kings mistress is the first fictional. The september queen tells the story of jane lane, a young woman who already 25 is unmarried. Such is the case of jane lane, the heroine of the september queen, and charles ii, the wouldbe king of england. About me gillian bagwells richly detailed historical novels bring to vivid life england in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Gillian bagwell author of historical fiction the darling strumpet, the september queen u. Gillian bagwell s novel the september queen, the first fictional account of jane lane, will be released on november 1. This is the story of charles ii of englands attempt to regain to his throne. The september queen by gillian bagwell is an interesting historical fiction set in seventeenth century england during the throes englands civil war.
Download the september queen by gillian bagwell in pdf epub ebook. The september queen by gillian bagwell books library. Im sometimes reluctant to read historical fiction about real people, mostly because so few of the people worth writing about have happy endings. The september queen ebook by gillian bagwell 9781101545799. Sep 30, 2015 the september queen by gillian bagwell in doc, fb3, txt download e book. Her second novel, the september queen, is the first fictional account of the perilous and romantic odyssey of jane lane, an ordinary english girl who risked her. Sort title title genre genre date oldest date newest venus in winter.
The september queen king county library system overdrive. November 1, 2011 berkley trade 400p synopsis charles ii is ru. Venus in winter, based on the first forty years of the life of the formidable fourtimes widowed dynast bess of hardwick. Jane lane longs for the romance and adventure she experiences in the world of books behind the walls of bentley hall. This book, while fiction is base deeply in the historical record. It is the story of another of king charles iis mistresses,jane lane. The defeat of charles ii at the battle of worcester on september 3, 1651 set off one of the most astonishing episodes in british historycharless desperate sixweek odyssey to escape from england, which came to be known as the royal miracle because he narrowly eluded capture so many times. Gillian bagwells richly detailed historical novels bring to vivid life england in the sixteenth. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Gillian bagwell s richly detailed historical novels bring to vivid life england in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. I have read many books about henry viii and queen elizabeth and many people in their time period. Janes perilous and romantic odyssey with charles is the subject of gillian s second book, the september queen, which will be published in the u. The september queen by gillian bagwell, 9780425243237, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
The author of the september queen explores tudor england with the tale of bess of hardwick the formidable fourtime widowed tudor dynast who became one of the most powerful women. Charles ii is running for his lifeand into the arms of a woman who will risk all for king and country. The september queen by gillian bagwell release date. Its a fascinating story, and one that i enjoyed reading, but the ending was bittersweet and perhaps more bitter than sweet. The september queen ebook by gillian bagwell rakuten kobo. The darling strumpet puts the reader smack in the tumultuous world of seventeenthcentury london, charting nell gwynns meteoric rise from the grimy slums to triumph as a beloved comic actress through the cataclysmic years of the last plague epidemic and. Gillian bagwell books list of books by author gillian. Gillian bagwell united her lifelong love of books, british history, and theater to write her first novel, the darling strumpet, based on the life of nell gwynn. Kindle store go search hidden gems sale christmas shop. The september queen set against the volatile backdrop of the english civil war dive into this enthralling tale of danger bravery and a woman who would do anything for the man she loved it s and jane lane leads a. Book giveaway for the september queen by gillian bagwell. When the opportunity came to read a book about another woman in charles life, i figured, why not. The september queen the defeat of charles ii at the battle of worcester on september 3, 1651 set off one of the most astonishing episodes in british historycharless desperate sixweek odyssey to escape from england, which came to be known as the royal miracle because he narrowly eluded capture so many times.
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