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The subplot of the novel follows charles ii of england as he returns from exile and adjusts. Forever amber by kathleen winsor, 9781556524042, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Forever amber by kathleen winsor overdrive rakuten. Among those was her hope to write a bestselling novel. The historical detail and context in forever amber is incredibly impressive, and kathleen winsor really does recreate this world and the vibrant, licentious pageant that was the reign of charles ii. Kathleen winsor forever amber book club edition hardcover dj novel. Forty years ago, while waiting for her cautious publisher to bring out forever amber, kathleen winsor started to work on a second novel. Kathleen winsor s notorious, bestselling bodiceripper forever amber actually made it to the screen in 1947 with full censorial approval.
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