The Decadent Duke
By (Author) Virginia Henley
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Penguin Putnam Inc
Signet
2nd February 2009
United States
Paperback
416
Width 105mm, Height 171mm, Spine 26mm
221g
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 Henleys readers have come to expect. Lady Georginas 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. Georginas 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 manJohn Russell, the dukes younger brother...
"A book that will keep readers unable to stop turning the pages."
"Few writers incorporate such rich historical detail into their romances."
"Henley's at the top of her form, balancing history and passion to perfection... This is what historical romance is all about."
"Virginia Henley writes the kind of book you simply can't stop reading." -- Bertrice Small
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.