Feature Leading Ladies The French tradition of the royal mistress gave new opportunities for women at the court of Charles II. Annalisa Nicholson | Published in History Today Volume 70 Issue 8 August 2020 To continue reading this article you will need to purchase access to the online archive. Buy Online Access Buy Print & Archive Subscription If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems.