A Most Suitable Duchess, Patricia Bray
A Most Suitable Duchess, Patricia Bray
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A Most Suitable Duchess

Author: Patricia Bray

Narrator: Kirsty Cox

Unabridged: 5 hr 38 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/16/2017


Synopsis

The new Duke of Torringford must take a wife in three weeks or lose the country estate he's unexpectedly inherited. His brother suggests an advertisement in the papers, but the Duke refuses to consider it-until a wine-fueled evening when he pens one in jest. Now with the ad printed, the Duke is mortified-but that's when the lovely Miss Penelope Hastings enters his life. Her half-brother, without her knowledge, had answered the advertisement in her name, leading to an announcement of her upcoming wedding in the papers. Penelope knows her honor will be ruined if she backs out, so she agrees, insisting it will be a marriage in name only-that is, until the warm smile of her husband makes her heart start to pound...

About Patricia Bray

Patricia Bray is a multi-genre, award-winning author whose career spans both epic fantasy and Regency romance and includes winning the 2003 Compton Crook Award for her novel Devlin's Luck. She's also spent time on the editorial side of the business as a co-editor. Patricia lives in New England, where she combines her writing with a full-time career as a Systems Analyst. To learn more, visit her at www.patriciabray.com.

About Kirsty Cox

Kirsty Cox trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. She is a professional actress who has worked extensively in theatre, radio, television, and film, performing in contemporary works, Shakespeare, BBC radio dramas, independent films, commercials, and more. In 2010, she extended her acting career to narrating audiobooks and has since recorded many titles including Secrets of the Sea House, Star Gazing, and Wedlock.


Reviews

This rating is for the story alone because the narration gets a 1 star. (audible review) This was a really enjoyable story. I liked Penelope and the Duke of Torrington. They made a good match. Penelope was a strong female character, always a plus. The story line and plot was fun and entertaining. I en......more

Goodreads review by Natasha

Marcus Heywood is the new Duke of Torrington. According to the terms of the former duke's will, Marcus has to marry by his 30th birthday, or he will not inherit the unentailed properties and fortune amassed by former duke. In a drunken stupor {Blame it on the alcohol!}, Marcus's younger brother send......more