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The Duke's Revenge

  • 1987 first published
  • ★ 3.8 (10 ratings)

Suson, Marlene's The Duke's Revenge (1987) is a historical romance and Regency romance book. It takes readers to Gretna Green in the Regency era. Characters include Alyssa Eliot and Duke of Carlyle. It deals with mistaken identity and carte blanche.

Open Library readers give it an average of 3.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, and 10 more have it on their want-to-read list.

About The Duke's Revenge

Alyssa Eliot, obliged to live with her grasping mother and petulant half-sister after an argument with the grandfather who brought her up, tries to figure out how to let down the young swain who believes himself in love with her. Hearing of the romance, his father, the Duke of Carlyle, a handsome widower, is determined to prevent a betrothal, but is confused when Alyssa does not seem to be the vulgar adventuress he expected. In fact, to his growing dismay, she is increasingly appealing to him.
Description from Open Library

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

  • Gretna Green

Era

Characters

  • Alyssa Eliot
  • Duke of Carlyle

Subjects

  • Regency Historical Romance
  • Mistaken identity
  • Carte blanche

Quick answers

Who wrote The Duke's Revenge?

The Duke's Revenge was written by Suson, Marlene and first published in 1987.

What genre is The Duke's Revenge?

It is usually shelved as Historical Romance and Regency Romance.

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