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In "The Duchess," Claire Willoughby faces a dilemma: she must marry an "acceptable" man or lose her inheritance. The perfect match appears in Harry Montgomery, the 11th Duke of MacArran, who owns the historic Bramley Castle and embodies the spirit of the ancient Scottish clan. As Claire and her family journey to Scotland, they encounter eccentric relatives, the looming presence of Trevelyan, a brooding stranger who challenges Harry’s calm charm, and the sprawling majesty of the castle itself. Through romance, family tradition, and the weight of legacy, Claire discovers that love can triumph even when titles and fortunes are on the line. This novel is the eleventh installment in the Montgomery/Taggert series, offering readers a mix of historical setting, familial intrigue, and heartfelt romance.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Jude Deveraux
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