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The Duke's Indiscretion
372 pages
A glamorous, secret-identity historical romance where theatrical passion collides with dangerous espionage.
What it feels like
Reading this historical romance feels like stepping into a gaslit London theater, where the velvet curtains hide as many secrets as the aristocracy. The narrative moves at a brisk, engaging clip, effortlessly blending the swooning tension of a secret identity trope with the high-stakes thrill of Crown espionage. Ashworth's prose is lush and emotionally expressive, lingering on the sensory details of the opera house and the electric, forbidden chemistry between a seemingly plain wallflower and a duty-bound duke. The mood is glamorous yet shadowed by danger, wrapping the reader in a world of double lives and hidden desires. It is a perfect escape for readers who crave passionate, character-driven historicals where a heroine's artistic liberation is just as compelling as the romance itself.
- Mood
- glamorous
- theatrical
- secretive
- swoony
- Tone
- romantic
- dramatic
- earnest
- suspenseful
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- hidden identities · duty versus desire · artistic liberation · double lives · protective love
- The writing
- Lush and emotionally expressive, balancing the sensory richness of the theater with the sharp edge of historical intrigue.
- The arc
- Moves from the thrilling tension of a hidden double life to a high-stakes, fiercely protective romantic partnership.
- Who it's for
- Readers who devour historical romances featuring capable, artistic heroines, secret identities, and a dash of espionage.
Content notes
- explicit sexual content
- mild violence
- controlling family dynamics
About the book
Lady Charlotte Hughes lives a double life. By day, she is the plain, demure sister of a domineering brother who wants her married and out of the way. By night, she is Lottie English, an intoxicating, glamorous woman of mystery—a famed opera singer who drives men wild with wanting her. But the only man Charlotte wants is Colin Ramsey, Duke of Newark, though the dashing nobleman would certainly never risk his reputation on a woman like her. Imagine her shock, then, when the duke reveals himself as a smitten fan... and, while attempting to seduce her, inadvertently discovers her true identity.Charlotte will submit to the handsome duke's every wish, but only as his wife—a proposal Colin eagerly accepts. But his secret duty to the Crown—to expose Charlotte's nemesis—threatens the fiery, very real passion that consumes them. And when Charlotte herself is suddenly imperiled, Colin must choose where his loyalties lie—and risk everything for the remarkable lady who has so thoroughly captured his heart.
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