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The Decadent Duke

Virginia Henley

The New York Times bestselling author of Notorious

From the New York Times bestselling author comes an epic Regency love story, filled with all the sensuality, glitter, and drama that Virginia Henley's readers have come to expect. Lady Georgina's four sisters have all married prominent dukes or earls, and much to her dismay and frustration, she is expected to make an even better match. Georgina's mother has no doubt who her daughter should marry: Francis Russell, Duke of Bedford. The dull duke does absolutely nothing for Georgina, but despite her best efforts, she finds herself engaged to marry him.

But Georgina cannot deny the passionate sparks between herself and a different man?John Russell, the duke's younger brother...

Book Details

  • Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
  • Publish Date: Nov 4th, 2008
  • Pages: 416
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 6.50in - 4.10in - 0.90in - 0.45lb
  • EAN: 9780451225429
  • Recommended age: 18-UP
  • Categories: Romance - Historical - RegencyRomance - SuspenseLiterary

About the Author

Virginia Henley is a New York Times bestselling author and the recipient of numerous awards, including the Romantic Times Lifetime Achievement Award. Her novels have been translated into fourteen languages. A grandmother of three, she lives in St. Petersburg, Florida, with her husband.

Praise for this book

"A book that will keep readers unable to stop turning the pages."
"Few writers incorporate such rich historical detail into their romances."
"Virginia Henley writes the kind of book you simply can't stop reading." -- Bertrice Small
"Henley's at the top of her form, balancing history and passion to perfection... This is what historical romance is all about."