He only wanted a duchess for a day–but she’s determined to make it a marriage for life
When his father and older brother suddenly pass away, the new Duke of Haverly is saddled with a title he never expected to bear. To thwart the plans of his scheming family, the duke impulsively marries a wallflower. After all, she’s meek and mild; it should be easy to sequester her in the country and get on with his life–as a secret agent for the Crown.
But his bride has other ideas. She’s determined to take her place not only as his duchess but as his wife. As a duchess, she can use her position to help the lowest of society–the women forced into prostitution because they have no skills or hope. Her endeavors are not met favorably in society, nor by her husband who wishes she’d remain in the background as he ordered.
Can the duke succeed in relegating her to the sidelines of his life? When his secrets are threatenedThis with exposure, will his new wife be an asset or a liability?
My Review:
I truly enjoyed this story, and Erica Vetsch has become one of my favorite authors of Regency/historical books.
This book has an intriguing storyline. I don’t think the publisher’s description adequately conveys the heart of this story, which is Charlotte’s search for true meaning and happiness in her life. The Duke of Haverly, Marcus, is really a very good guy, but a little blind as to how much Charlotte will impact his life for the better. There’s some very sweet scenes between the two of them, as well as a touch of suspense that involves Marcus and his duty as a spy for the Crown. There are characters to both love and despise in this story, and I was always interested to see what happened next for Charlotte.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
Erica Vetsch is a New York Times best-selling and ACFW Carol Award–winning author. She is a transplanted Kansan now living in Minnesota with her husband, who she claims is both her total opposite and soul mate.
Vetsch loves Jesus, history, romance, and sports. When she’s not writing fiction, she’s planning her next trip to a history museum and cheering on her Kansas Jayhawks and New Zealand All Blacks.
A self-described history geek, she has been planning her first research trip to England.
Learn more about Erica Vetsch and her books at www.ericavetsch.com. She can also be found on Facebook (@EricaVetschAuthor), Instagram (@EricaVetsch)and Pinterest (Erica Vetsch).
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