The Lost Duke of Wyndham (2008)

by Julia Quinn

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Series: Two Dukes of Wyndham (1)

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Fiction. Romance. Historical Fiction. HTML: Jack Audley has been a highwayman. A soldier. And he has always been a rogue. What he is not, and never wanted to be, is a peer of the realm, responsible for an ancient heritage and the livelihood of hundreds. But when he is recognized as the long-lost son of the House of Wyndham, his carefree life is over. And if his birth proves to be legitimate, then he will find himself with the one title he never wanted: Duke of Wyndham. Grace Eversleigh has spent the last five years toiling as the companion to the dowager Duchess of Wyndham. It is a thankless job, with very little break from the routine . . . until Jack Audley lands in her life, all rakish smiles and debonair charm. He is not a man who takes no for an answer, and when she is in his arms, she's not a woman who wants to say no. But if he is the true duke, then he is the one man she can never have . . . .… (more)

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Remember in Wayne's World when Wayne splashes water on his face and says "I never learned to read!"

Yeah, this book has like that exact moment.

Still, I can't say I didn't enjoy it. Julia Quinn's books are so fun to read. (

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LibrarianDest | Jan 3, 2024 |

Not one of her best, but it was ok. (

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PurplOttr | Dec 1, 2023 |

Absolutely charming historical. Low angst, well-drawn characters who communicate. Also, a thing that is unusual in historical romance, admissions from people that being a duke kinda sucks and that being a woman of noble birth kinda sucks even more. Nice treatment of long-term grief/ptsd and learning disability. Close to a 5, but a couple of things seemed too contrived (even for romance) so it did not quite make it, but I really loved the read. (

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Narshkite | Oct 4, 2023 |

Though the plot is unrealistic, I was happy to put that aside and just enjoy the characters. Quinn is able to create memorable characters and the Dowager in this is one of them. Looking forward to reading the next book. (

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thewestwing | Aug 12, 2022 |

The character's thoughts and banter were witty, the ones who were meant to be likable genuinely were, and even the unlikable ones weren't mustache-twirling villains, merely difficult or selfish, like regular disagreeable people. The characters' backgrounds and struggles were believable, not overly sordid and contrived. Stray descriptors or someone's inner thoughts often made me chuckle. I found it a very enjoyable read.

2nd Read- I had remembered really liking this but I couldn't recall much about it so I gave it another read. I find the couple very likable, the heroine is loyal and good-hearted, and the hero is chock full of roguish charm. It's fun to watch their feelings develop, and I think they're well suited for each other. (

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
Quinn, Julia	—	primary author	all editions	confirmed
Abaka, Eren	Translator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Lingsminat, Petra	Übersetzer	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Reading, Kate	Narrator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed

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Two Dukes of Wyndham, 2-Book Set by Julia Quinn

Collector's Set (3- Paperback Books): The Lost Duke Of Wyndham, It's In His Kiss, To Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia Quinn

How to Marry a Marquis, The Duke Of Wyndham, Affair, The Secret Diaries, To Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia Quinn

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Lincolnshire, England, UK

Cloverhill, Buttersbridge, County Cavan, Ireland

Maguiresbridge, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, UK

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Grace Eversleigh had been the companion to the dowager Duchess of Wyndham for five years, and in that time she had learned several things about her employer, the most pertinent of which was this: Under her grace's stern, exacting, and haughty exterior did not beat a heart of gold.

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Fiction. Romance. Historical Fiction. HTML:

Jack Audley has been a highwayman.

A soldier. And he has always been a rogue. What he is not, and never wanted to be, is a peer of the realm, responsible for an ancient heritage and the livelihood of hundreds. But when he is recognized as the long-lost son of the House of Wyndham, his carefree life is over. And if his birth proves to be legitimate, then he will find himself with the one title he never wanted: Duke of Wyndham.

Grace Eversleigh has spent the last five years toiling as the companion to the dowager Duchess of Wyndham. It is a thankless job, with very little break from the routine . . . until Jack Audley lands in her life, all rakish smiles and debonair charm. He is not a man who takes no for an answer, and when she is in his arms, she's not a woman who wants to say no. But if he is the true duke, then he is the one man she can never have . . .

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