Duchess By Night
Desperate Duchesses Series
by Eloisa James
Harriet, a bored duchess who considers herself a frumpy widow, decides to disguise herself as a man during a visit
to the infamous Fronthill Country Estate, an early Playboy Mansion-type of facility with rich men and loose women
always lurking about the place. When Harriet (dressed as "Harry") accompanies her friends to Lord Strange’s estate,
she discovers that underneath his decadent exterior, Jem Strange is a pretty decent guy. On the other hand, Jem
discovers that beneath Harry’s somewhat masculine exterior, he seems more like a she.
Duchess By Night presents an enjoyable romance in which the numerous chapters vary in length and tone -
each with its own descriptive title. This fun volley back and forth between chapters parallels the playfulness of
the story. Harriet and Jem fence, horseback ride, gamble, and play love games while she’s a guest in his mansion.
Her biggest fear is not falling in love with the lord of the manor, but that he (a lord rather than a duke) will
reject her because of her lofty title, hence her initial disguise to gain admittance to his ongoing house party.
The sexual tension takes a while to build, but once it takes effect - watch out! This passionate romance will
sweep you away into an exotic setting with larger-than-life characters. Funny, clever, unusual, and romantic,
Duchess By Night is a historical romance unlike any other you’re likely to read. |
The Book |
Avon Books / HarperCollinsPublishers |
June 2008 |
Mass Market Paperback |
978-0-06-124557-2 |
Romance - Historical (England, 1784) |
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Excerpt |
NOTE: Sexually Explicit |
The Reviewer |
Leslie Halpern |
Reviewed 2008 |
NOTE: Reviewer Leslie
Halpern is the author of Reel Romance. The Lovers' Guide to the 100 Best Date Movies
and Dreams on Film. Coming Soon: A Writer's Guide to Fearless Interviews. |
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