I know some of you just love this book.and I'm happy for you.you are the good kind people who are able to go out into the world and make friends easily because you see the good in everyone regardless of how horrible and shallow and rotten they are. Amber herself was likeable at times, and positively frustrating at others ( she never seemed to learn from her mistakes ) but it was a fun read, taking readers through the Royal Court, and the taverns and theatres of the day and overall it was really enjoyable. It was difficult to find an affinity with many of the characters. The circles that she moves in have more than their share of characters who take whatever they want at the expense of others. Gosh, this story is a whirlwind of bawdiness, taking us into the Royal Courts, ( and its many bedrooms! ) The historical events of The Plague and The Great Fire of London add interest, but it's the characters that stand out, and not always for the right reasons.Īmber is definitely a flawed amoral individual, and she's not the only one.

She's particularly well versed in the use of feminine wiles and eventually becomes the mistress of Charles II. However, Amber is an enticing young girl, both in terms of her beauty and her personality and wit. If you're looking for a rollicking romp through 17th century Restoration England then this is it! 16 year old Amber St Clare finds herself homeless and penniless on the streets of London, and to make matters much worse she's also pregnant.

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