The Duchess

Jude Deveraux

captures the thrill of an American beauty's Highlands wedding, where a royal title is at stake -- and where love wins the day.

The Duchess

Claire Willoughby risked losing millions in her inheritance if, as decreed by her grandfather, she did not wed an "acceptable" man. Harry Montgomery, the eleventh Duke of MacArran, seemed perfect. He owned a historic castle, he looked manly in a kilt, and he was as much a titled Scotsman as Bonnie Prince Charlie himself.

Their engagement announced, Claire's future as a duchess was assured -- and she set off with her family to meet the Montgomery clan in Scotland. Bramley Castle was a damp, chill place, overþowing with eccentric relatives. But there was also Trevelyan, a secretive, brooding man who lived in Bramley's ancient halls. Whoever he was, he wasn't at all like Harry: Trevelyan was the most exasperating, arrogant, know-it-all o

More by Jude Deveraux

• The Awakening (1988)
• The Black Lyon (1980)
• Lost lady (1985)
• The Velvet Promise (1981)
• Mountain Laurel (Montgomery) (1990)
• The Temptress (1986)

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Who wrote The Duchess?

The Duchess was written by Jude Deveraux. It was first published in 1982.

What kind of book is The Duchess?

The Duchess is a historical romance.

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