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The Duke Alone
- The McQuoids of Mayfair
- Narrated by: Timothy Campbell
- Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins
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Summary
For an abandoned lady and a reclusive duke, the winter season brings a swirl of romance—and danger—in a bracing novel by USA Today bestselling author Christi Caldwell.
Lady Myrtle McQuoid has always felt a little forgotten, and this season is no exception. When her boisterous family vacates their London townhouse for the country, Myrtle finds she’s been left behind. But she just needs to stay warm, keep her belly full, and distract herself until her relatives realize their mistake and turn back to collect her. Surely that won’t take long.
Brooding widower Val Bancroft, the Duke of Aragon, has shut himself off from the world. He craves blessed solitude—a loyal dog, a silent house, and his own company are all he requires. Certainly not the nonstop chattering of the joyful, opinionated young woman next door.
But with a potential threat lurking in the winter shadows, Myrtle may need to pluck up the nerve to approach the reclusive duke. And Val is not one to turn his back on a vulnerable lady.
Amid the silent nights of London, beneath a blanket of snow, could the light of a new, warm love be kindling?
Critic reviews
“Caldwell’s chaste, emotional romance will charm readers looking for a Christmas story that mixes melancholy with joy.”—Library Journal
“Caldwell’s humor, which often toes the line into farce, lightens the gloom of loneliness around the characters, and she hits every beat of the romance formula with charm and clever pacing. Sheer fun for readers who adore Pride and Prejudice, Christmas, and dogs.”—Historical Novels Review
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- Periwinkle O'Connor
- 27-12-22
Good story line
I liked the story line and the narrator was good though it took a bit of getting used to his voice. It did seem like Val planned to get to Scotland with one overnight stop in a horse and carriage in the snow towards the end of the book. Depending on traffic and weather conditions, you might be lucky to do that in a BMW nowadays never mind a coach and 4. Geography aside though, I did enjoy the book and would recommend it as long as you don't plan to take the history too seriously.
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- joyly55
- 10-03-23
Great historical romance
The excellent narration made this story very entertaining along with the humorous banter between Myrtle and Val.
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- Mel A
- 05-11-22
pity party - the worse whining ever
Don't bother, unless you are miserable and think someone elses whining will elevate your mood...and you'd be wrong...this will only make it worse!
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