Books like The Dissolute Duke by Sophia James
In "The Dissolute Duke," the infamous Taylen Ellesmere, Duke of Alderworth, is forced into a forced marriage that he promptly abandons. Three years later, his scandal remains a specter as Lady Lucinda clears her name by returning to the English ton. Her husband offers a stark bargain: a reunion of their wedding night in exchange for ultimate fidelity. The novel dramatizes the tumultuous social rituals of courtship, the pressures of forced marriage, and the relentless pursuit of romantic devotion within Regency society.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Sophia James
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