I've been slowly making my way through Sex with Kings
for the past few months, since it's the type of book you can easily pick up and come back to a few days/weeks later. While the writing is light and frothy, it still covers a lot of ground, detailing the wide array of royal mistresses that have populated monarch's beds for centuries. Some are serious loves, with relationships spanning decades, while most are temporary placeholders until the next beauty comes along to take her place. One thing is clear, being a royal mistress was hard work, and those lucky few who found themselves on the receiving end of a king's affections had to work non-stop to hold onto their place of honor.
Overall a fun, interesting read. My only warning, Herman doesn't cover her subjects chronologically, so it's easy to get mixed up with the numerous names and dates she throws at you.
