Forever Amber
Published in 1944, Forever Amber is a historical romance and historical fiction novel by Kathleen Winsor. The story is set in Great Britain and England, in Charles II, 1660–1685. Readers will find themes of kings and rulers, Histoire, Women and femmes.
73 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 72 editions across 9 languages.
At about 755 pages, most readers finish it in 13–14 hours.
About Forever Amber
Abandoned pregnant and penniless on the teeming streets of London, 16-year-old Amber St. Clare manages, by using her wits, beauty, and courage, to climb to the highest position a woman could achieve in Restoration England—that of favorite mistress of the Merry Monarch, Charles II. From whores and highwaymen to courtiers and noblemen, from events such as the Great Plague and the Fire of London to the intimate passions of ordinary—and extraordinary—men and women, Amber experiences it all. But throughout her trials and escapades, she remains, in her heart, true to the one man she really loves, the one man she can never have. Frequently compared to Gone with the Wind, Forever Amber is the other great historical romance, outselling every other American novel of the 1940s—despite being banned in Boston for its sheer sexiness. A book to read and reread, this edition brings back to print an unforgettable romance and a timeless masterpiece.
Quick answers
Who wrote Forever Amber?
Forever Amber was written by Kathleen Winsor and first published in 1944.
What genre is Forever Amber?
It is usually shelved as Historical Romance and Historical Fiction.
How long is Forever Amber?
The median edition has 755 pages, about 13–14 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Forever Amber?
Readers who like it often enjoy April Lady, Scandal in Spring and The Black Moth.
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