The Duchess by Jude Deveraux

 

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Book Description

Claire Willoughby risked losing her millions in her inheritance if, as decreed by her grandfather, she did not wed an "acceptable" man. Harry Montgomery, the eleventh Duke of MacArran, seemed perfect. He owned a historical castle, he looked manly in a kilt, and he was as much a titled Scotsman as Bonnie Prince Charlie himself.

Their engagement announced, Claire's future as a duchess was assured --- and she set off with her family to meet the Montgomery clan in Scotland. Bramley Castle was a damp, chill place, overflowing with eccentric relatives. But there was also Trevelyan, a secretive, brooding man who lived in Bramley's ancient halls. Whoever he was, he wasn't at all like Harry: Trevelyan was the most exasperating, arrogant, know-it-all of a man Claire had ever met. And the most fascinating

About Jude Deveraux

Jude Deveraux is the author of historical and contemporary women's fiction featuring women of strong character and gorgeous, exciting men. Jude has had more than thirty books on the New York Times bestsellers list, 60 million copies in print, and has been translated into 18 languages. When she's not writing, she enjoys reading murder mysteries, working in her garden, and in boxing class, she likes to show much younger males that she can throw a mean right cross.

My Thoughts

I loved this book. From the first chapter, Claire stole my heart. She was outspoken, intelligent, and had a heart of gold. She was everything I could want in a heroine. Including being selfless enough to marry the man of her parents choosing to save her family. 

Our hero was unique in this book and not the one you would assume was going to be the hero. When we first meet Claire she is engaged to the handsome Harry Montogomery but we soon realize that Harry may have the title and the looks but Trevelyan has a secret that could change everything.

Trevelyan to me was a very interesting character from the start. He held secrets and was someone to watch. I loved that he let Claire be herself and even fed her hunger for knowledge. In a castle full of relatives that were rather odd Trevelyan stood out. 

This story was so full of richness in the details of the various characters, the setting, and even the stories of travel. The whole book held me captivated from the get-go. I think it may be a front-runner for being one of my favorites. 

I highly recommend giving this book a read you will not be disappointed. 

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