Written by 17th Century Historian Andrea Zuvich, this novella is set in the 1600's and written about James Scott the 1st Duke of Monmouth. He was known for leading an unsuccessful rebellion against King James II in 1685 and for his striking good looks.
In 1662, James was installed at court as a favourite of King Charles II and on February 14, 1663, Charles created him duke of Monmouth, earl of Doncaster, and Baron Scott of Tindale and made him a Knight of the Garter. He married Anne Scott, a wealthy Scottish heiress and it was then considered that he might be a possible successor to Charles II.
The novella is concentrated on the loves of James Scott, particularly his mistress and the purported love of his life, Lady Henrietta Wentworth which caused great scandal.
You may of course read more about him by reading Andrea Zuvich's blog:
http://www.andreazuvich.com/history/dashing-doomed-duke-of-monmouth/
You may read His Latest Mistress by Andrea Zuvich as an e-book, to be released this week by Endeavor Press. Here is her light overview of the book:
"This e-book will be published by Endeavour Press, London. "His Last Mistress" spans 1675-1686 and is about the final years of the dashing Duke of Monmouth, and the love of his life. James Crofts, Duke of Monmouth and Buccleuch, was the handsome, heroic, illegitimate son of Charles II. Lost in the excesses of debauchery, he begins to pursue the virtuous Lady Henrietta Wentworth, who, knowing of his flighty reputation with other women, loathes him and tries to resist him. Will she be able to? As this relationship develops, the political climate in England is increasingly dangerous for the Duke. The Exclusion Bill could remove his uncle the Duke of York - a Catholic - from his position as heir to Charles II's throne. It seems rebellion may be the only answer..."
Available for download later this week from Endeavour Press: http://www.endeavourpress.com/
Here is a review of the novella: http://sarahshistoryblog.wordpress.com/2013/05/20/his-last-mistress/
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