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Duke of Sin
373 pages
A sweeping, atmospheric historical romance where dangerous secrets and forbidden passion collide on the rugged Cornish coast.
What it feels like
Reading this historical romance feels like stepping into a beautifully atmospheric, slightly gothic world where every glance is heavy with unspoken secrets. The rugged, windswept backdrop of Cornwall perfectly mirrors the turbulent, forbidden attraction between a woman hiding from her past and a reclusive, brooding duke. The narrative unfolds at a steady, suspenseful pace, weaving a mystery of blackmail and scandal with a deeply emotional, slow-burn romance. The prose is lush and earnest, capturing the intense vulnerability of two guarded people learning to trust. It is a deeply satisfying read for those who love classic historicals laced with danger, high stakes, and the delicious angst of a love that defies societal rules.
- Mood
- atmospheric
- secretive
- passionate
- coastal
- Tone
- romantic
- suspenseful
- earnest
- melodramatic
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- burden of secrets · forbidden desire · trust after betrayal · reclaiming identity
- The writing
- Descriptive and emotionally charged, leaning into the atmospheric tension of the Cornish coast and the central romance.
- The arc
- Moves from isolated anxiety and guarded secrets to passionate vulnerability and shared trust.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave classic historical romances featuring brooding, reclusive heroes, heroines with scandalous secrets, and a touch of gothic mystery.
Content notes
- blackmail
- past betrayal
- threat of scandal
About the book
Vivian Rae-Lamont lives peacefully in the small town of Penzance, Cornwall, where everybody believes her to be widowed. When in truth, she left London, unwilling to let her husband's exploits taint her family name. All's well, until someone threatens to reveal her married status and expose her to scandal, unless she can obtain an original signed copy of a Shakespearian play, owned by none other than the reclusive and mysterious William Raleigh, Duke of Trent. Vivian is unexpectedly drawn to Raleigh and, for the price of passion, he ends up joining her quest to catch the blackmailer, a discovery which only leads them to more danger. Although their bond only grows stronger, they soon realise the fruitlessness of their relationship. A married woman of noble background cannot enter into an illicit affair with the Duke of Sin...or can she?
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