The Duke Effect
The Duke Effect by Sophie Jordan, published by HarperCollins Publishers on October 27, 2020, is a 352-page work of fiction that blends elements of romance and historical fantasy. In this installment of the Rogue Files series, readers are introduced to Nora Langley, a skilled herbalist who prefers her laboratory to the social demands of the ballrooms. When an unexpected visitor, Constantine Sinclair, a young heir to a dukedom, arrives seeking help for his ailing guardian, Nora’s carefully maintained facade as her late father’s physician is put to the test.
As the story unfolds, Nora and Constantine navigate a complex relationship marked by duty and deception. Nora’s determination to save the duchess leads her to strike a deal with Constantine, who is initially furious at her masquerade. The narrative explores themes of loyalty and the clash between personal ambition and societal expectations. With a backdrop of Regency and Victorian influences, The Duke Effect offers a rich tapestry of character dynamics and emotional conflict, appealing to fans of romance and historical fiction alike.
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New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Sophie Jordan continues her bestselling Rogue Files series with this captivating romance that will thrill her many fans.
She doesn’t care about love…
Despite being surrounded by her happily wed sisters, Nora Langley prefers botany to ballrooms and would rather spend a lifetime in her laboratory than consider affairs of the heart. An expert herbalist, Nora has been masquerading as her late physician father for years, dispensing invaluable medical advice. She corresponds with people all over the world, including an old army colonel. But when the man shows up on her doorstep, he is nothing like she expected–he is a young, handsome heir to a dukedom who suddenly threatens everything she holds dear.
He only cares about duty…
Constantine Sinclair arrives on the Langley doorstep in a desperate bid to save the woman who raised him, the Duchess of Birchwood … only to discover that the venerable doctor he expected is a bold and lovely charlatan. Furious at the deception, he vows to reveal her secrets. Determined to prove her skills, Nora promises to save the duchess in exchange for Con keeping her secret. Con reluctantly agrees… and soon Nora’s brilliant, headstrong ways are throwing his carefully controlled life into chaos. What happens when the rigid soldier begins to lose his grip on his heart
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