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Mr.Synopsis: Grace Eversleigh is an impoverished woman of genteel birth who, upon the death of her parents, must enter the life of servitude.

Originally published on Curled Up With A Good Book at © Helen Hancox, 2008 Julia Quinn has a lively way with dialogue and it's an easy read, which will no doubt appeal to fans of her other books. It almost feels like a farce toward the end, with various characters traveling across Ireland and being rude to each other.ĭespite these criticisms, The Lost Duke of Wyndham is still a reasonable book as long as the reader isn't looking for historical accuracy. Wasn't entirely convinced by the emotions and behavior of many of the characters. The resolution seems too facile to this reader, and I

The Dowager Duchess of Wyndham feels too much like a pantomime portrayal of a sour old woman, the romance between Grace and Jack doesn't quite convince, and the scenes with Thomas often felt incomplete (presumably they are explored further in the next book). However, it loses its way somewhat about halfway through, and the second half doesn't live up to the promise of the first. The Lost Duke of Wyndham is an interesting book

Cavendish, but she knows she's not good enough to be a duchess. His grandmother's companion, the lovely Grace Eversleigh, might be willing to marry Mr. However, as the household travel to Ireland to consult parish records, Jack finds yet another reason not to want to be the duke. For a start, he's not trained to the position, doesn't think he has the skills, and it's clear that Thomas makes an excellent duke. Thomas has grown up knowing that he will be Duke and has carried out that role for ten years since the death of his father he even has an engagement arranged years before to a suitable wife. If Jack's parents were married, then he, not Thomas Cavendish, is the Duke of Wyndham. apparently he is the image of her dead son - he finds himself drawn into an extraordinary situation.

When highwayman Jack Audley is recognized by an old lady The fall of 2008, and the two books approach the same story and events from different characters' views. The Lost Duke of Wyndham is paired with Mr. The Lost Duke of Wyndham (Two Dukes of Wyndham, Book 1) Book review: Julia Quinn's *The Lost Duke of Wyndham (Two Dukes of Wyndham, Book 1)*