Combining sizzling romance with mystery and intrigue, this captivating first book in a new Victorian historical romance series will "keep a reader on the edge of their seats." (Entertainment Weekly)
27th October 2025
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Combining sizzling romance with mystery and intrigue, this captivating first book in a new Victorian historical romance series will "keep a reader on the edge of their seats." (Entertainment Weekly)
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When her student goes missing, an independent bluestocking must seek the help of the arrogant duke who spurned her in this sizzling tale of romance and intrigue, perfect for fans of Netflix's Bridgerton series
Phoebe Atkinson is what society might call unconventional. Instead of marrying well like other women born to wealth, she chose to be a schoolteacher. Not to mention she lives in a leaky flat in an unfashionable part of town rather than stay in her parents' mansion. But when her most promising pupil goes missing she has only one option: beg her sister's best friend, the powerful Duke of Ellis, for help. The last thing William Margrave ever expected was to inherit a dukedom. But now that he has it, he's determined to act the part perfectly-and that includes marrying the perfect duchess. A bluestocking Bohemian schoolteacher is decidedly not duchess material. But he can't resist her plea for help regarding her missing student. As they fall further into the mystery, William discovers that he never got over his childhood crush on Phoebe, and he doesn't really want to.A "rising historical romance star." -Booklist, starred reviewCritic Reviews
"An exciting Victorian era romance with a down-to-earth Duke and a progressive schoolteacher who tackle issues of privilege, class, and women's rights. A must-read for fans of Miss Scarlet and the Duke!"--Alexis Daria, bestselling author of You Had Me at Hola
"Enchanting...Sullivan delivers sparkling banter, gentle mystery, and plenty of swoonworthy moments. Historical romance fans will eat this up."--Publishers Weekly, starred review
About the Author
Emily Sullivan is an award-winning author of historical fiction set in the late Victorian period. She lives with her family in New England, where she enjoys taking long drives and short walks, and she always orders dessert.
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