Books like The Emerald Duchess

A classic, sweeping Regency romance where hidden identities and societal scandal collide with an undeniable, aristocratic attraction. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Emerald Duchess.

swoony
scandal-shadowed
nostalgic
tense

01
The Unsuitable Miss Martingale
Barbara Hazard · 2001
A sparkling, traditional Regency romp where a refreshingly blunt heroine turns polite society and a stoic viscount completely upside down.
Shares:
- romantic
02
The Cloisonne Locket
Barbara Hazard · 1986
A sparkling battle of wits where a cynical duke's assumptions clash with a heroine's earnest innocence in the drawing rooms of Regency England.
Shares:
- romantic
- dramatic
- wry
03
Emerald Garden
Andrea Kane
A lush Regency romance where childhood affection blossoms into uncontrollable passion amidst the dark shadows of a family tragedy.
Shares:
- earnest
- romantic
- dramatic
04
The Wicked Proposal
Emily Hendrickson
A sparkling, banter-filled romp through the London marriage mart where pragmatic plans are delightfully derailed by unexpected chemistry.
Feels:
- sparkling
- cozy
- breezy
05
The Debonair Duke
Emily Hendrickson
A sparkling, traditional Regency romp where a cozy mystery paves the way for witty banter and a charming romantic awakening.
Shares:
- romantic
06
The Duke's Dilemma
Nadine Miller
A sweet, sunlit Regency romp where a clever disguise allows two guarded hearts to finally speak the truth.
Shares:
- romantic
07
The Gypsy Duchess
Nadine Miller
A classic, tension-filled Regency romance where bitter vengeance slowly melts into undeniable desire.
Shares:
- tense
- earnest
- romantic
- dramatic
08
The Wyndham Legacy
Catherine Coulter · 1994
A fiery battle of wills wrapped in a lively, theatrical historical romance where ice meets fire.
Shares:
- romantic
- dramatic
- wry
09
The Heart's Desire (The Heart's series)
Gayle Wilson
A poignant historical romance where the shadows of war and espionage meet the slow, tender dismantling of a cynical heart.
Shares:
- tense
- earnest
- romantic
10
My dear Duchess
Ann Fairfax · 1980
A frothy, fast-paced Regency romp where a desperate marriage of convenience blossoms into a battle of wits and genuine affection.
Shares:
- wry
11
A Debt to Delia
Barbara Metzger · 2002
A charming, banter-filled Regency romp where a guilt-ridden soldier's marriage of obligation blossoms into unexpected, joyous love.
Shares:
- romantic
- wry
12
Destiny's Duchess
Caroline Courtney
A sparkling, undercover romp through Regency drawing rooms where a clever heroine turns the tables on a pragmatic duke.
Feels:
- cozy
- drawing-room bright
- cheerful

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