The Duchess
The Duchess by Danielle Steel is a historical fiction novel published by Macmillan on June 27, 2017. This edition, known as the Peoples Edition, spans 400 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Angélique Latham, who, after the death of her father, the Duke of Westerfield, faces betrayal from her half-brothers, leading her to seek a new life in Paris. With her beauty, intelligence, and a small inheritance, she embarks on a journey that challenges societal norms and her own identity.
Readers will find Angélique navigating the complexities of city life as she transforms her circumstances by opening an elegant house of pleasure, Le Boudoir. This establishment not only serves powerful men but also provides a sanctuary for women escaping difficult situations. The narrative explores themes of resilience and ambition against the backdrop of Regency-era romance, highlighting Angélique’s quest for independence and her struggle to reclaim her place in a world that has turned against her.
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Angélique Latham has grown up at magnificent Belgrave Castle under the loving tutelage of her father, the Duke of Westerfield, after the death of her aristocratic French mother. But when he dies, her half-brothers brutally turn her out, denying her very existence. Angélique has a keen mind, remarkable beauty, and an envelope of money her father pressed upon her. To survive, she will need all her resources–and one bold stroke of fortune. Unable to secure employment without references or connections, Angélique desperately makes her way to Paris, where she rescues a young woman fleeing an abusive madam–and suddenly sees a possibility: Open an elegant house of pleasure that will protect its women and serve only the best clients. With her upper-class breeding, her impeccable style, and her father’s bequest, Angélique creates Le Boudoir, soon a sensational establishment where powerful men, secret desires, and beautiful, sophisticated women come together. But living on the edge of scandal, can she ever make a life of her own–or regain her rightful place in the world?
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