The Dueling Duchess

Name: The Dueling Duchess
Brand: Tantor Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Minerva Spencer
ISBN: 9798765077023

Author: Minerva Spencer

Series: Wicked Women of Whitechapel #2

Narrator: Clare Staniforth

Unabridged: 11 hr 53 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 06/27/2023

Categories: Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction

Synopsis

When Cecile Tremblay lost everyone and everything in the French Revolution, she never imagined that she'd earn her living as a markswoman in a London circus. But Farnham's Fantastical Female Fayre has become her home, her family, and her future. Another thing Cecile never imagined was becoming entangled with the man gossip columns call The Darling of the Ton. But mere weeks after her rejection of his insulting carte blanche—and his infuriating engagement to an heiress—Darlington is back, this time to beg Cecile for help. And help him she will, by teaching him about honest work—and the right way to treat a woman.

Gaius Darlington has always led a charmed life. Until now. Suddenly, a long-lost heir has appeared to claim his title, possessions, and property, Not only that, but Guy's fiancée has jilted him to marry the usurper! Yet there is a silver lining: it's no longer Guy's duty to marry an heiress to save the dukedom. He's free to wed the woman he loves—if only he can earn her forgiveness.

They say hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. But fury is just a step away from passion, and Guy knows just how to arouse Cecile's . .

Contains mature themes.

About Minerva Spencer

Minerva Spencer is the multiple-award-winning author of Regency-set historical romance novels, including the highly acclaimed Outcasts series. Born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, she lived in Canada, the US, Europe, Africa, and Mexico before moving to New Mexico, where she resides now with her husband and dozens of rescue animals. She was previously a college history professor, a criminal prosecutor, a bartender, and owner of a bed and breakfast.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Heather K (dentist in my spare time) on September 02, 2023

I really like Minerva Spencer, but I'm on the fence about this series. The plotlines are unlike anything I've ever read (the books take place in a travelling circus! with hidden royalty!), but they also feel sort of meandering and convoluted. I'm not sure how I feel about The Dueling Duchess, if I'm......more

Goodreads review by Becky (romantic_pursuing_feels) on June 06, 2023

Note: Some of my goodreads shelves can be spoilers Overall: 3.5 rounded to ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Plot/Storyline: 📖📖📖📖 Feels: 🦋🦋🦋 Emotional Depth: 💔💔💔💔 Sexual Tension: ⚡⚡⚡ Romance: 💞💞💞 Sensuality: 💋💋💋💋 Sex Scene Length: 🍑🍑🍑 Steam Scale (Number of Sex Scenes): 🔥🔥🔥 Humor: Yes Perspective: Third person from the hero and heroi......more

Goodreads review by Rainelle on January 02, 2023

The Dueling Duchess, by Minerva Spencer. I don’t know if I should cry after reading this book or be over joyed after reading this book. Minerva did a brilliant job with this story. I couldn’t help but notice how the two main characters had similar stories, but at opposite times during the story. I t......more

Goodreads review by PlotTrysts on May 15, 2023

Cecile and Guy had a torrid affair that ended badly. It is universally acknowledged (by everyone who knows about the affair) that it ended badly because of Guy and only Guy. You see, they made an agreement setting a boundary for the end of their relationship. Why? Well, Guy is the heir to a dukedom......more

Goodreads review by Julie on May 02, 2023

The Dueling Duchess is the second book in The Wicked Women of Whitechapel series, though it can be read as a standalone. The story switches between the past and the present and provides ample context for those who haven’t read the first story. The flashbacks delve into Cecile and Guy’s affair when t......more