Wow! I discovered today through a Google alert (wonderful things!) that The Darling Strumpet is now available for pre-order on Amazon and Amazon UK. Its publication date is Jan. 4, 2011....
Also, the first two of the series of monthly articles I'm writing about the events in the corresponding months of 1660 are now up.
The inspiration for the series is that I had hoped that Darling Strumpet would be published this year to take advantage of the fact that 2010 is the 350th anniversary of the Restoration of Charles II, the reopening of the theatres that had been closed under Cromwell, and the first appearance of an actress on an English stage. Then I realized that it didn't matter - 1660 was a phenomenally eventful and important year, and I could write an article each month from May, the month in which Charles returned to London from his long exile, until January, when the book will be published. A different blog or website will host each article.
The May host is Hoydens and Firebrands:
http://hoydensandfirebrands.blogspot.com/2010/05/may-1660-by-gillian-bagwell.html
The June host is Reading the Past:
http://readingthepast.blogspot.com/2010/05/guest-post-from-gillian-bagwell-june.html
The July host will be Raucous Royals:
http://raucousroyals.com
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Wow! Congrats!
I will be looking out for this one.
I love history and have a little more interest in the love story between Charles II and Nell Gywnn as I live in Newmarket.
Have u visited Newmarket? Steeped in horse racing history and of course Charles II links.
Palace House in Newmarket (yes Charles II Palace) and Nell Gwynn's house are right in the town centre.
carol
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