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The Discarded Duke
231 pages
A charming Regency romp where calculated social maneuvering gives way to the sweet unpredictability of the heart.
What it feels like
Set against the lush, pastoral backdrop of Devon, this traditional Regency romance offers a steady, comforting immersion into the intricacies of nineteenth-century social maneuvering. The narrative balances the wry pragmatism of a heroine driven by financial desperation with the earnest, sweeping warmth of unexpected love. As the story unfolds, the mood shifts from calculated and socially conscious to tender and romantically liberated, exploring the tension between societal expectations and genuine affection. The prose is elegant and focused on the subtle dynamics of man-woman relationships, capturing the charm of rural estates and the complexities of class divides. It is a perfect escape for readers who delight in classic historical romances where clever plans are delightfully upended by matters of the heart.
- Mood
- pastoral
- cozy
- hopeful
- romantic
- Tone
- romantic
- wry
- earnest
- playful
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- unexpected love · class divides · financial desperation · second chances · social maneuvering
- The writing
- Traditional and elegant, focusing on the nuances of Regency social customs and matters of the heart.
- The arc
- Moves from calculated pragmatism born of desperation to the warm surrender of unexpected love.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love classic Regency romances where pragmatic heroines find themselves delightfully derailed by unexpected, pastoral romance.
Content notes
- financial distress
- grief
About the book
Nearly destitute, Ursula Roarke agrees to sell her late husband's bloodstock to the Duke of Ardsley. But the wily widow has an ulterior motive in visiting the peer's property in Devon: She hopes to entice him into marriage. Never does she imagine that a handsome sheepherder will jeopardize her plan--and win her heart.
Description from Open Library.
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