A Lady for a Duke
A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall is a historical romance published by Grand Central Publishing in 2023. This 480-page novel unfolds a queer love story set against the backdrop of Regency England, focusing on the complex relationship between Viola Carroll and Justin de Vere, the Duke of Gracewood. After being presumed dead at Waterloo, Viola seizes the chance to live authentically, but this freedom comes at a significant cost, including the loss of her title and her closest companion.
As the narrative progresses, Viola and Gracewood’s families reconnect years after the war, revealing the profound impact of their separation. Viola discovers that Gracewood has been consumed by grief, transforming into a shadow of the friend she once knew. The story explores their journey as Viola attempts to rekindle Gracewood’s spirit, navigating the resurgence of feelings that challenge societal norms. Themes of friendship, loss, and the quest for identity are woven throughout this edition, inviting readers to explore the depths of love and the complexities of self-discovery.
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From the bestselling author of Husband Material comes a lush, sweeping queer historical romance where sparks fly between childhood friends after a life-changing separation–perfect for fans of Bridgerton, Evie Dunmore, and Lisa Kleypas!
When Viola Carroll was presumed dead at Waterloo she took the opportunity to live, at last, as herself. But freedom does not come without a price, and Viola paid for hers with the loss of her wealth, her title, and her closest companion, Justin de Vere, the Duke of Gracewood.
Only when their families reconnect, years after the war, does Viola learn how deep that loss truly was. Shattered without her, Gracewood has retreated so far into grief that Viola barely recognises her old friend in the lonely, brooding man he has become.
As Viola strives to bring Gracewood back to himself, fresh desires give new names to old feelings. Feelings that would have been impossible once and may be impossible still, but which Viola cannot deny. Even if they cost her everything, all over again.
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