Eloisa JamesRomance · Historical Fiction·b. 1962
The Ugly Duchess
Synopsis
Theodora Saxby, dubbed 'The Ugly Duchess' by London society, finds herself in a scandalous marriage to the dashing James Ryburn. Convinced of his love after a public proposal, Theo's world shatters when she discovers his true motive was her dowry. Now separated, James must fight to prove his genuine affection for the woman he once scorned, as Theo learns that in love and war, all bets are off.
How it reads
Prose complexity 4/10









