England's Mistress

About this book

"Born into poverty in 1765, Emma clawed her way up through London's sordid underworld to become the mistress of Lord Nelson, the greatest military hero of the era. Dazzlingly beautiful, she mixed in diplomatic circles and became the confidante of both Marie Antoinette and the Queen of Naples. Nothing it seemed could stand in the way of her dreams - except her self-destructive desires ..."--Publisher description.