Linda Porter studied history at the University of York and spent the early part of her career lecturing in the United States before changing paths to work in public relations at BT. Since leaving BT nearly fifteen years ago, she has written five books on influential but often misunderstood figures in early modern British history, including Mary I and Katherine Parr. In this episode, she discusses her newest book, a study of Charles II, his mistresses, and the making of the modern British monarchy.