My Own True Duchess
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4.2 • 145 Ratings
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- $5.99
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- $5.99
Publisher Description
Jonathan Tresham, heir to the Duke of Quimbey, needs a discreet ally to help him choose a wife from the mob of young ladies eager to become his duchess. When proper widow Theodosia Haviland rescues him from a compromising situation, he knows he’s found an advisor he can trust. Theo’s first marriage taught her the folly of indulging in romantic notions, and she’s determined that Jonathan Tresham’s intended be an ideal match for him, not some smitten ninnyhammer.
When Jonathan suggests Theo should be at the top of his list of possible duchesses, she protests, though she knows that Jonathan is kind and honorable despite his gruff exterior. The last person Theo can allow Jonathan to marry is a widow guarding scandalous secrets, even if she does also harbor an entirely inappropriate attraction to the one man she can never have.
Customer Reviews
Thoroughly enjoyable read
This is one of my favorite GBurrowes’s books and that’s saying something. If you haven’t read her books, you’ll like it, too. If you’re a fan, I think you’ll find it entertaining and well written.
This is Tresham’s story, and while not my favorite character from other books, he definitely is in this one. He finally decides to marry, and seeks help from a gentile woman, who has fallen into poverty from her late husband’s excesses.
Theodosia is a no nonsense widow who has done her best to live uprightly and raise her daughter while providing for a younger sister. She is not a sultry widow given to affairs, but holds herself with dignity and surprising humor. Her daughter provides some giggles, too.
Their story together and separately was touching without being maudlin. Oh and it turns out the somewhat stiff Tresham, ducal heir, has some secrets that counter his staid facade. An original, delightful read. Wish it didn’t end.
Second Chances
An excellent story with truths which must be faced. We have a widow who must face her past and accept the truths. We have a duke who needs to marry and seeks help from the widow. Now let’s meet Mrs. Theo Haviland and Jonathan Tresham as they meet and learn about their past and second chances. Love is blooming and you will enjoy this romantic and humor story. I recommend this book!