The Duke
The Duke by Catherine Coulter is a reissue published by Penguin Publishing Group on September 3, 2002, featuring 368 pages in English. This novel, lavishly rewritten from her earlier work The Generous Earl, presents a tale of romance and suspense set in 19th-century Scotland. The story revolves around Penderleigh Castle, home to the Robertsons, who face upheaval with the arrival of their new master, Ian Carmichael, the Duke of Portmaine. Described as proud and aristocratic, the duke captures the heart of Brandy Robertson, the granddaughter of the old earl, despite being engaged and facing threats to his life.
Readers will find a blend of historical fiction and romance as the narrative unfolds against a backdrop of intrigue and danger. The dynamics between Brandy and the duke, along with the challenges posed by his engagement and the looming threat against him, drive the plot forward. This edition offers a fresh perspective on the themes of love and suspense, inviting readers to explore the complexities of relationships within the constraints of societal expectations in a Regency setting.
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One of Catherine Coulter’s first novels—lavishly rewritten.
The #1 New York Times bestselling author turned The Generous Earl into The Duke—and fans swooned over the tale of romance and suspense set in 19th-century Scotland.
Penderleigh Castle is the home of the Robertsons, who have just been dealt a terrible blow. Their new master, already an English duke, has just been named the Scottish Earl of Penderleigh.
Ian Carmichael, Duke of Portmaine, is proud, aristocratic, handsome as the devil’s right hand, and kinder than any grousing Robertson has a right to expect. Brandy Robertson—the old earl’s granddaughter—takes one look at the duke and her heart goes ballistic. The problem is, the duke is already engaged, and if that isn’t bad enough, someone wants to kill him…
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