Synopses & Reviews
Ousted from her family by her new stepmother, Eliza Rose makes her way to London--only to be thrown straight into prison for stealing a bite to eat. Her life takes a remarkable twist when she is rescued and befriended by the infamous actress Nelly Gwyn. Nelly introduces her to the courtly intrigue, politics, and glamour of the court of King Charles II, as well as to a handsome young man known as Valentine Howard. Eliza is smitten, yet their love cannot be, as she is only a lowly maid and he is an aristocrat.
From orange seller to mermaid and to a lady about town, Eliza will take on many remarkable guises, but will she ever find what she yearns to know--a place where she truly belongs?
Synopsis
Thrown out of her home by her stepmother in 1670, fifteen-year-old Eliza Rose becomes a companion to the Nell Gwyn, a mistress of Charles II, and learns a surprising truth about her parentage.
Synopsis
After being thrown out of her home and arrested for stealing bread in 17th century England, Eliza Rose makes her way to London to start anew, is befriended by an actress, and becomes a maid, yet when she suddenly develops romantic feelings for an aristocrat, the country girl discovers something special about her identity that changes everything.
About the Author
Mary Hooper began writing short stories for women's and teen magazines. She now focuses solely on books. She is the author of Amy, At the Sign of the Sugared Plum, and Petals in the Ashes. Mary lives in Eversley Cross, England.