Eloisa JamesRomance · Historical Fiction·b. 1962
Desperate Duchesses
Synopsis
Lady Roberta St. Giles, a sheltered marquess's daughter, finds herself drawn to a notorious duke known for his skill at games and disinterest in marriage. However, the Earl of Gryffyn, Damon Reeve, believes the duke is the wrong match for Roberta and is determined to protect her from a misguided destiny. Damon attempts to draw Roberta into a high-stakes game of his own, risking his own heart in the process.
How it reads
Prose complexity 4/10

















