Nelly Gwyn came from a very poor family and worked as a bar maiden until she was 13. She sold her virginity and then sold oranges at a theatre (sounds lame as eff by this was in the 1600's). Eventually she seeks the King's attention because she sells oranges to him when he comes to the theatre and makes him laugh and he really enjoys her.
EVENTUALLY, SHE LITERALLY BECOMES BFF WITH THE KING. Then, they hook up one night and she becomes the King's favorite mistress. I really loved the book and fell in love with Nelly Gwyn and King Charles and their little romance because gosh, who wouldn't? I love history and love and Kings.
So, right?
The thing is, how the heck was Nelly Gwyn or, for that matter, the Queen of England, able to stand King Charles whoring around with a different girl every night and then coming back to lay in their bed once more? Ick. I can't even think of it! What changed though? What was the tipping point? When too many people starting getting sexually transmitted diseases?
I'm still in love with Nelly Gwyn though and I want to be her because she's so fabulous. I get too excited thinking about her. She's so wonderful and I can't stop thinking about her and King Charles.
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