The Duke Undone
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4.3 • 12 Ratings
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- $1.99
Publisher Description
An artist stumbles upon a naked duke and an unlikely love story begins in this captivating Victorian historical romance.
When Royal Academy painting student Lucy Coover trips over a naked man passed out in an East End alley, she does the decent thing. She covers him up and fetches help. Trouble is, she can't banish his muscular form from her dreams as easily. Compelled to capture every detail, she creates a stunning portrait but is forced to sell it when the rent comes due. What could be worse than surrendering the very picture of your desire? Meeting the man himself.
Anthony Philby, Duke of Weston, is nobody's muse. Upon discovering the scandalous likeness, he springs into action. His infamous family has been torn apart by shame and secrets, and he can't afford more gossip. Even a whisper may jeopardize his inheritance and his chance at independence. His plan is simple: burn the painting, confront the artist. Or rather, it's simple until he meets Lucy and decides to offer the bewitching young artist a devil's bargain. He'll help save her foreclosed home, if she'll help repair his family’s brutal legacy.
An irresistible passion ignites between them, but when danger strikes, Lucy and Anthony must risk everything... for a love that might destroy them both.
Customer Reviews
Engaging & clever
Thoroughly enjoyable.
Don’t hesitate, dive right in!
I love, love, loved this novel. Fascinating characters that pulled you into their lives. I really enjoyed the independence and strength of the artist Lucy and the angst and hopelessness of the Duke. A realistic and historically accurate story with lots of twists and turns which kept me hooked until the end. Cannot wait for the next novel from Joanna Lowell.