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An Unlikely Duchess ok

  • 1990 first published
  • 224 pages
  • ★ 3.2 (8 ratings)

Published in 1990, An Unlikely Duchess ok is a historical romance and Regency romance novel by Mary Balogh. It is set in the Regency era. It features Miss Josephine Middleton, Paul Villiers Duke of Mitford and Mr. Porterhouse.

Open Library readers give it an average of 3.2 out of 5 from 8 ratings, and 32 more have it on their want-to-read list.

At about 224 pages, most readers finish it in 4–5 hours.

About An Unlikely Duchess ok

A spirited young woman and a brooding duke are thrown together in a marriage neither expected in this classic Regency romance. When the impulsive and warm-hearted Josephine Middelton finds herself wed to Paul Villiers, the aloof Duke of Mitford, the two must navigate a union born of circumstance rather than affection. Jo's openness clashes with Paul's reserve, yet beneath their differences lies a growing attraction neither can ignore. As misunderstandings, social pressures, and hidden vulnerabilities surface, the unlikely couple discovers that love sometimes appears in the most unexpected ways- and that even the coldest heart can be transformed.
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Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Era

Characters

  • Miss Josephine Middleton
  • Paul Villiers Duke of Mitford
  • Mr. Porterhouse

Subjects

  • Regency Historical Romance

Quick answers

Who wrote An Unlikely Duchess ok?

An Unlikely Duchess ok was written by Mary Balogh and first published in 1990.

What genre is An Unlikely Duchess ok?

It is usually shelved as Historical Romance and Regency Romance.

How long is An Unlikely Duchess ok?

The median edition has 224 pages, about 4–5 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to An Unlikely Duchess ok?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Viscount Who Loved Me, An Offer from a Gentleman and The Rebel Bride.

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