The september queen by gillian bagwell dear author. Buy the september queen 1 by bagwell, gillian isbn. The september queen has further proven that gillian bagwell is a historical fiction author to watch. The journey is perilous, and jane thrives in the adventure, falling for and becoming charles lover in the process. New york times bestselling author elizabeth chadwick brings eleanor of aquitaine to life with breathtaking historical. I have had gillian bagwell to my blog a few times over the last couple of years when shes had a new novel release but her newest, venus in winter which released on july 2, is the first one ive read. I havent read anything by gillian yet, so im really happy to be given this wonderful opportunity. The authors recent bad behaviour has caused me to revist this book and decide that my initial star rating of one point five should be rounded down, not up, as i. Gillian bagwell s novel the september queen, the first fictional account of jane lane, will be released on november 1. Guest post by gillian bagwell, author of the september queen. Her second novel, the september queen, is the first fictional account of the. If you like philippa gregory parker memorial library.
The september queen by gillian bagwell nook book ebook. Venus in winter based on the first forty years of the life of the formidable fourtimes widowed dynast bess of hardwick, begins with besss introduction to the court of henry viii just as the king weds anne of cleves. Gillian bagwell author of historical fiction the darling strumpet, the september queen u. A novel of nell gwynn, who captured the heart of england and king charles ii by bagwell, gillian and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Nov 01, 2011 buy the september queen 1 by bagwell, gillian isbn. The september queen is the first fictional account of the perilous and romantic odys. Gillian bagwell s the september queen was released on nov. Her work so far is fabulous and i cannot wait to read her next book. The us title for this novel is the september queen. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. Buy a cheap copy of the september queen book by gillian bagwell. Gillian bagwells richly detailed historical novels bring to vivid life england in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Discover book depositorys huge selection of gillian bagwell books online.
Read the september queen by gillian bagwell available from rakuten kobo. This is the story of charles ii of englands attempt to regain to his. Such is the case of jane lane, the heroine of the september queen, and charles ii, the wouldbe king of england. The september queen ebook written by gillian bagwell. Its a fascinating story, and one that i enjoyed reading, but the ending was bittersweet and perhaps more bitter than sweet. The september queen by gillian bagwell, 2011, berkley books edition, in english the september queen 2011 edition open library. And he commissioned a series of paintings from isaac fuller. Why is that i ask myself and i have no answer other than it wont be long before i read her other two books. She has pushed every potential suitor awayeven those who could provide everything f. Im sometimes reluctant to read historical fiction about real people, mostly because so few of the people worth writing about have happy endings. Today, shes going to share with us her journey and give us a sneak peek into her opportunity to write the first fictional account of jane lane, an ordinary staffordshire girl who risked her life to help the young charles escape after the battle of worcester on september 3. Be sure to come back next week when i will have a guest post from author gillian bagwell and a giveaway for the september queen. The september queen by gillian bagwell is an interesting historical fiction set in seventeenth century england during the throes englands civil war. The september queen is the fictionalized account of jane lane, a young woman who assisted charles stuart later charles ii in his escape from england after defeat in battle.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Gillian bagwell united her lifelong love of books, british history, and theater to write her first novel, the darling strumpet, based on the life of nell gwynn. For fans of historical fiction that have not yet discovered this author s work, i recommend you give her a try as she writes with passion about real people and places. Though it was a little slow at times when jane was exiled in europe thus the 4 stars it was another wonderful book about a historical figure. The darling strumpet puts the reader smack in the tumultuous world of seventeenthcentury london, charting nell gwynns meteoric rise from the grimy slums to triumph as a beloved comic actress through the cataclysmic years of the last plague epidemic and. Learn about membership options, or view our freely available titles. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. The author of the september queen explores tudor england with the tale of bess of hardwick the formidable fourtime widowed tudor dynast who became one of the most powerful women. The september queen by gillian bagwell sounds like a fascinating read. Book giveaway for the september queen by gillian bagwell. Gillian bagwell s historical fiction novel the kings mistress opens in 1651, with 25 yearold jane lane pondering her future. The defeat of charles ii at the battle of worcester on september 3, 1651 set off one of the most astonishing episodes in british historycharless desperate sixweek odyssey to escape from england, which came to be known as the royal miracle because he narrowly eluded capture so many times. Gillian bagwell books list of books by author gillian bagwell. The monthly meetings provide an evening of literary connections, support, counsel, readings, writing tips, literary chat, unabashed networking, and great fun.
The darling strumpet puts the reader smack in the tumultuous world of seventeenthcentury london, charting nell gwynns meteoric rise from the grimy slums to triumph as a beloved comic actress through the cataclysmic years of the last. She has lived in london, now lives in northern california, and enjoys returning more about gillian bagwell. When the opportunity came to read a book about another woman in charles life, i figured, why not. Gillian bagwell with her love and fascination of british history and her through research brings this captivating tale to life for the reader. Bagwell seems fascinated with the women drawn to the charismatic charles stuart. Buy the september queen by gillian bagwell online at alibris. The author of the september queen explores tudor england with the tale of bess of hardwick the formidable fourtime widowed tudor dynast who became. Book giveaway for the september queen by gillian bagwell jan.
See all books authored by gillian bagwell, including the darling strumpet, and the september queen, and more on thriftbooks. Gillian bagwells historical fiction novel the kings mistress opens in 1651, with 25 yearold jane lane pondering her future. Jul 01, 20 i have had gillian bagwell to my blog a few times over the last couple of years when shes had a new novel release but her newest, venus in winter which released on july 2, is the first one ive read. The september queen ebook by gillian bagwell rakuten kobo. Seventeenth century memorabiliaim sure im not alone in being put off by the profusion of commercial products and memorabilia that seem to swamp the world. Gillian bagwell s richly detailed historical novels bring to vivid life england in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Gillian bagwell has had a lifelong love of books, british history, and theatre, and enjoys uniting these passions in writing. It is the story of another of king charles iis mistresses,jane lane. The september queen by gillian bagwell librarything. Gillian bagwells richly detailed historical novels bring to vivid life england in the.
Charles ii is running for his lifeand into the arms of a woman who will risk all for king and country. The september queen uk title the kings mistress is the first fictional. Movies, sports events, royal weddings, natural disasters all result in a flood of tshirts, coffee mugs, action figures, etc. I do love a book that incorporates lots of history, intrigue, danger and romance. The september queen ebook by gillian bagwell 9781101545799. Gillian bagwell s novel the september queen, the first fictional accounting of the story of jane lane, an ordinary english girl who helped charles ii escape after the battle of worcester, was released on november 1. Paperback january 1, 2012 by gillian bagwell author visit amazons gillian bagwell page. May 09, 2012 the september queen by gillian bagwell sounds like a fascinating read.
Gillian bagwell has had a lifelong love of books, british history, and theatre, and. Sort title title genre genre date oldest date newest venus in winter. Charles ii, the restoration king, suffers the indignity of failure against oliver cromwells superior military might at the disastrous battle of worcester, hiding in the countryside until assisted by the noble lang family and led in disguise to the coast. Gillian bagwell did a wonderful job doing just that in her book, the september queen. Log in you must be logged into bookshare to access this title. Nov 10, 2011 be sure to come back next week when i will have a guest post from author gillian bagwell and a giveaway for the september queen. The september queen by gillian bagwell overdrive rakuten. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Pre order the hunger games prequel now download our free nook app buy 1. Her first novel, the darling strumpet, tells the story of nell gwynn, seventeenth century actress and mistress to charles ii. The september queen kindle edition by bagwell, gillian. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
I received a copy of the september queen gratis from penguinberkley publishers. You can buy the september queen on you can buy the darling strumpet on disclosure. Jane lane is of marrying age, but she longs for adventure. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the september queen.
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