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Dorothy Jordan, a talented Irish actress, abandons her homeland to carve a new destiny in England. She quickly becomes a celebrated star at the Drury Lane Theatre, earning the stage nickname “Goddess of the Green Room.” Amid the glittering world of early Georgian theatre, Dorothy falls in love with the younger brother of the Prince Regent, a romance that places her at the heart of court intrigue and social expectation. Her journey through fame, romance, and adversity offers a vivid portrait of theatrical life and class dynamics in late‑18th century Britain.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Victoria Holt
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