Forever Amber
Forever Amber by Kathleen Winsor is a historical romance published by Penguin in 2002. This edition spans 972 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows the journey of sixteen-year-old Amber St. Clare, who, abandoned and pregnant in the bustling streets of London, employs her intelligence, beauty, and bravery to ascend to the pinnacle of society as the favored mistress of Charles II during Restoration England.
Readers will encounter a vivid portrayal of Amber’s life as she navigates a world filled with whores, highwaymen, courtiers, and noblemen, set against the backdrop of significant historical events such as the Great Plague and the Fire of London. The story delves into her passionate encounters and the complexities of love, particularly her enduring devotion to the one man she cannot possess. This reissue brings back a timeless tale that explores the intricacies of ambition and desire within a richly detailed historical context.
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A book to read and reread, this reissue brings back to print an unforgettable romance and a timeless masterpiece.
Abandoned pregnant and penniless on the teeming streets of London, sixteen-year-old Amber St. Clare uses her wits, beauty and courage to climb to the highest position a woman could achieve in Restoration England – that of favourite mistress of the Merry Monarch himself, Charles II.
From whores and highwaymen to courtiers and noblemen, from the Great Plague and the Fire of London to the intimate passions of ordinary – and extraordinary – men and women, Amber experiences it all. But throughout her trials and escapades, she remains, in her heart, true to the one man she really loves, the one man she can never have …
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