Duchess

New York Times bestselling author Jude Deveraux captures the thrill of an American beauty's Highlands wedding, where a royal title is at stake—and where love wins the day.

Claire Willoughby risked losing millions in her inheritance if, as decreed by her grandfather, she did not wed an "acceptable" man. Harry Montgomery, the eleventh Duke of MacArran, seemed perfect. He owned a historic castle, he looked manly in a kilt, and he was as much a titled Scotsman as Bonnie Prince Charlie himself.

Their engagement announced, Claire's future as a duchess was assured—and she set off with her family to meet the Montgomery clan in Scotland. Bramley Castle was a damp, chill place, overþowing with eccentric relatives. But there was also Trevelyan, a secretive, brooding man who lived in Bramley's ancient halls. Whoever he was, he wasn't at all like Harry: Trevelyan was the most exasperating, arrogant, know-it-all of a man Claire had ever met. And the most fascinating...

Good story

As usual a good quick book to entertain love her writing. Hope to get more for my library.

favorite book !

one of my all time favorite books. I just wish it was not a bridged version they left a huge portion out but none-the-less loved it. Trevelyan and claires story should be made into a movie.

Where’s the rest of the story?

I have read this book a few times over the years. This version is missing pertinent parts of the story. The interaction between Brat and Trevalan and the storyline where the girl shows up from a far away land. She was to be sacrificed - I don’t want to ruin the rest but the full version is so much better - worth reading not this version missing the depth of the characters.

Where is the rest of the book?

This was a real hatchet job of a great book. I read paperback years ago but now that my eyesight has gone I am limited to audiobooks. I didn’t notice this was less than 3 hours or I wouldn’t have wasted my time and money. This chewed up version missed so very much. I am sorry this was done to Jude’s work.

One of My Favorite Books

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

I often purchased the audible versions of my favorite books to listen to when I travel (and at work when I need to block out office mates chatter!). This one is abridged in extreme. It reads more like a short story. Next time I will pay more attention and get the full novel.

Which character – as performed by Nicol Williamson – was your favorite?

Trevelyan was portrayed well but the female characters all sounded like Grandma.