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Abandoned while pregnant and destitute, 16‑year‑old Amber St. Clare uses her intelligence, beauty, and courage to climb the social ladder of Restoration England. From the rough streets of London, she gains influence among courtiers, nobles, and even the Merry Monarch, Charles II. The novel traces her ascent through the turbulent events of the era—the Great Plague, the Great Fire—and the intimate lives of those around her. Throughout her trials, Amber remains faithful to the one man she truly loves, a love that can never be fully realized.
First publish date: 1944
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Kathleen Winsor
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