Books like When A Duke Says I Do by Jane Goodger (Blackwood)
Miss Elsie Stanhope lives in the socially rich landscape of Nottinghamshire’s "Dukeries," where marriage is often a matter of status. Betrothed since childhood to the heir of a dukedom, Elsie accepts an arranged match that reflects her family’s expectations rather than her own desires.
When a scandalous affair begins with a lover of a very different sort, Elsie discovers that the man’s mysterious birth and hidden past are fraught with twists and turns. The revelations force Elsie—and the world around her—to confront the deepest secrets of her heart and the fragile balance between duty and passion.
The story explores themes of love, class, and the complexity of arranged marriages, as Elsie navigates her obligations, her newfound passions, and the uncertainty of her future amid societal expectations and hidden truths.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Jane Goodger (Blackwood)
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