Heir to the Duke

As the eldest son of the Duke of Langford, Nathaniel Gresham sees his arranged marriage to Lady Violet Devere as just another obligation to fulfil – highly suitable, if unexciting. But as Violet sets out to transform herself from dowdy wallflower to dazzling young duchess-to-be, proper Nathaniel sets out to prove he's a match for his new bride's vivacity and daring.Oppressed by her family all her life – especially her domineering and horrible grandmother – Lady Violet can't wait to enjoy the freedom of being a married woman. But then Violet learns her family's sordid secret, and she's faced with an impossible choice – does she tell Nathaniel and risk losing him or does she hide it and live a lie?

'Graced with lively wit, excellent period detail, and appealing protagonists, this fetching romp enthusiastically launches Ashford’s new series.' -- Library Journal
'Ashford makes a strong start to her Duke’s Sons Regency series with a story that affirms the value of being yourself and having fun in the process.' -- Publishers Weekly
'The overall feel of the story is heartwarming and upbeat. Heir to the Duke is an appealing beginning to a new series.' -- Historical Novel Society

Jane Ashford discovered Georgette Heyer in junior high school and was entranced by the glittering world and witty language of Regency England. That delight was part of what led her to study English literature and travel widely in Britain and Europe. She has lived in New York, Boston and LA. Today, she is somewhat nomadic.Jane has written historical and contemporary romances. Her books have been published in England, Spain, France, Italy, Sweden, Slovakia, Denmark, Russia, and Latvia, Croatia and Slovenia as well as the U.S. She has been nominated for a Career Achievement Award by RT Book Reviews. Naomi Frederick is an actress and narrator based in London. She regularly appears on stage, at London’s National Theatre, Shakespeare’s Globe and in the West End. Screen credits include the TV series ‘Belgravia’ and movies ‘The Children Act’ and ‘Father Christmas Is Back’. She has a love of reading and has recorded many audio titles. Her narration of ‘Fasting and Feasting’ by Adam Federman won her an Audiofile Earphones award.

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