Origin
Amber St. Clair is a young woman born out of wedlock in 17th-century England. Her origins are humble, but her ambition and beauty drive her to seek a life of wealth, power, and privilege.
Creation
Amber St. Clair was created by Kathleen Winsor, an American author, for her debut novel “Forever Amber.” Published in 1944, the novel became immensely popular, and Amber St. Clair’s character became iconic in the world of historical romance literature.
Alternate Versions
Mistress Amber St. Clair was a ravishing courtesan and a member of Prospero’s Men, the first incarnation of the League. Amber was a poor country girl who went from being a prisoner in Newgate Prison to the mistress of King Charles II.