The Duke Undone

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The Duke Undone by Joanna Lowell is a romance novel where an aspiring artist named Lucy Coover discovers a mysterious, unconscious duke in an alleyway. Her decision to paint his portrait initiates a series of unexpected events that entwine their lives. As Lucy navigates societal expectations and hidden desires, she confronts her burgeoning feelings for the enigmatic duke against the backdrop of Victorian London.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy a blend of art and romance, set in Victorian England. The story is about a captivating romance between a passionate painter and a mysterious duke, filled with intrigue, secrets, and unexpected twists. If you appreciate historical settings and a love story with depth and charm, this book is likely to capture your heart.

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The Duke Undone

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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 simpleβ€”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.

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The Duke Undone by Joanna Lowell is praised for its lush and atmospheric writing that immerses readers in Victorian London. Reviewers commend its blend of suspense, romance, and historical detail, with vivid characters and engaging storytelling. The book tackles themes of class and gender with a rich, complex narrative that appeals to fans of heartwarming historical romance.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593198285

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 April 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 209.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Joanna Lowell lives among the fig trees in North Carolina, where she teaches in the English department at Wake Forest University. When she's not writing historical romance, she writes collections and novels as Joanna Ruocco. Those books include Dan, Another Governess / The Least Blacksmith, The Week, and Field Glass, co-authored with Joanna Howard.

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