The King’s Mistress

The unforgettable true story of King Charles II's escape, and the love and bravery of the woman who made it possible

***Published in the US as The September Queen***

She will do anything for the man she loves…

It’s 1651 and Jane Lane leads a privileged life inside the walls of her family’s home. At 25 years old, her parents are keen to see her settled, but Jane dreams of a union that goes beyond the advantageous match her father desires.

Her quiet world is shattered when Royalists, fighting to restore the crown to King Charles II, arrive at their door, imploring Jane and her family for help. They have been hiding the king, but Cromwell’s forces are close behind them, baying for Charles’ blood – and the blood of anyone who seeks to help him. Putting herself in mortal danger, Jane must help the king escape to safety by disguising him as her manservant.

With the shadow of the gallows dogging their every step, Jane finds herself falling in love with the gallant young Charles. But will Jane surrender to a passion that could change her life – and the course of history – forever?

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'This is the first thing I've read by Gillian Bagwell and I can't wait to see what else she's written.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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'The King’s Mistress is that spellbinding combination of history, adventure, suspense and a fast-beating pulse of pure eroticism… a real romantic treat.' Lancashire Evening Post

'This book is really worth the read and I would recommend this to anyone who love suspense and adventure and, on top, a good love story' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'This book has all the ingredients for good historical fiction – it's well researched, it's got great characters and a great story' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'The story is engrossing' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'This is the first thing I've read by Gillian Bagwell and I can't wait to see what else she's written.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Very readable' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

About the author

Gillian Bagwell has had a life-long love of books, British history, and theatre, and united these passions in writing ‘The Darling Strumpet’, her first novel. She began her professional life as an actress, then moved from acting to directing and producing, founding The Pasadena Shakespeare Company, which she ran for nine years. She now lives in Berkeley, California.

Please visit Gillian’s website, www.gillianbagwell.com, for news on her books, articles, and links to blogs of her research adventures.