The Runaway Duchess

The Runaway Duchess
Joanna Lowell
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Trade Paperback
h209 x 139mm - 336pg
18 Jan 2022 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9780593198308
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A runaway bride dumps a duke and rewrites her own love story in this enchanting Victorian historical romance from the author of The Duke Undone. Pretty and pampered, Lavinia Yardley always dreamed of becoming a duchess. But family disgrace forces her into marriage with the most vile duke in England, and she finds herself desperate for a way out. When a rustic stranger mistakes her for globe-trotting botanist Muriel Pendrake at a train station, Lavinia has a split second to decide whether to submit to her fate or steal someone else' s. Neal Traymayne spent his youth traveling the world as Varnham Nursery' s most daring plant hunter. Now he runs the nursery and is ready to settle down with a like-minded wife who' ll fit right in with his large, happy, down-to-earth family. His correspondence with Muriel Pendrake proved they' re the perfect match. Odd that the woman in the flesh seems more like a society belle than a scientist. As they tramp the Cornish moors together, Lavinia and Neal discover a wild and rare desire. But this blossoming love is rooted in lies, and when the real Muriel Pendrake shows up, they can' t hide from who they are. The truth may wither their hopes of happiness, or it may bloom into the sweetest love of all.
"Lowell' s finely wrought characters don' t have it easy when it comes to navigating restrictive Victorian society, but even their most outrageous actions ring true. Readers will be swept away by this entrancing, intelligent romance. " -Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Compelling and exquisitely crafted, The Runaway Duchess is a beautiful romance that enchants from the very first page. Lowell' s wit, sumptuous imagery, and vivid, endearing characters combine to make this a swooningly gorgeous read. Highly recommended. " -India Holton, Author of The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels "Lowell' s smart and sumptuous tale is sure to please fans of Victorian romance. " -Booklist Praise for The Duke Undone "I loved The Duke Undone and so will my readers!" -Eloisa James, New York Times bestselling author of My Last Duchess "Lushly dark, riddled with secrets, and seductive. . . . Lowell' s writing oozes a sense of place. [The] sense of authenticity never falters, making this the most Victorian of romance novels. " -Entertainment Weekly "A beautiful blend of seductive suspense and heart-tugging romance that I could not put down. Romance fans should make room for this author on their keeper shelves!" -Lyssa Kay Adams, National bestselling author of Crazy, Stupid Bromance "Joanna Lowell' s skillful storytelling and dazzling characters create one of the most exciting new voices in historical romance today. " -Julia London, New York Times bestselling author of A Princess by Christmas "A charming romance with an atypical heroine and a to-die-for (and hot!) hero in this unique tale of a duke and a struggling artist in Victorian London. " -Jennifer Ashley, New York Times bestselling author of The Stolen Mackenzie Bride "I really loved this book-in fact, I couldn' t put it down. It' s a fabulous feast of a story that plunges you into the Victorian era with all its levels and complications - into the art world and among aristocrats and slum-dwellers. There' s tension, adventure, derring-do, a fight against corruption on several levels, a rich cast of characters and a hero and heroine to admire and cheer for. All in all, a rich and heartwarming historical romance. Highly recommended. " -Anne Gracie, National bestselling author of Marry in Scarlet "Lowell conjures vivid characters in this intelligent Victorian romance. . . provides plenty of atmospheric intrigue, deepened by Lowell' s willingness to engage with ideas of gender, class, and empire, and by the complexity of the characters. " -Publishers Weekly "It' s a lush, sensual and outstanding romance that makes the heart ache in the very best way. " -BookPage (Starred Review) "Impeccably researched, Lowell' s latest emphasizes justice. This love story tackles weighty issues but remains suspenseful and spellbinding. " -Library Journal (Starred Review) "Lowell' s prose is vivid and evocative, and issues such as class inequity, women' s rights, and alcohol addiction complement the intense on-page evolution of the love story. . . those looking for a happy-ever-after for complex and passionate characters will be very satisfied here. A new voice in historical romance that will keep readers riveted. " -Kirkus
Joanna Lowell lives among the fig trees in North Carolina, where she teaches in the English department at Wake Forest University. When she' s not writing historical romance, she writes collections and novels as Joanna Ruocco. Those books include Dan, Another Governess / The Least Blacksmith, The Week, and Field Glass, coauthored with Joanna Howard.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9780593198308
Published: 18 Jan 2022
Published In: United States
Imprint: Bantam USA
Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc
Format: Trade Paperback
Height: 209mm
Width: 139mm
Pages: 336

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