The Very Daring Duchess

by Miranda Jarrett

• ISBN13: 9780743417921
• ISBN10: 0743417925
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-08-28
• Publisher: Pocket

Summary

Escaping the invasion of Napoleon's army, Francesca Robin seeks to flee Italy on an English ship. When Francesca -- an artist whose risqué paintings are much desired by wealthy gentlemen buyers -- learns of Admiral Lord Nelson's decree that no lady may gain passage on an English ship without a husband, she dares to do the unthinkable: find an eligible English bachelor and marry him at once. Estranged from his noble family, Captain Lord Edward Ramsden has built a stellar naval career. Proper and upstanding, he shocks himself by impulsively exchanging vows with this forward and flirtatious lady in distress. But in London, their mock marriage is turned upside down when Edward is unexpectedly named a duke -- and Francesca his unlikely duchess -- stunning the genteel ton. Their newfound social status invites danger and scandal -- and now the duke risks all to win the heart of the woman he loves madly -- his bold-spirited duchess.

Author Biography

With more than two million copies in print, Miranda Jarrett's bestselling books are enjoyed by readers worldwide. Her critically acclaimed novels of colonial America starring the unforgettable Sparhawk family have been joined by her splendid series for Pocket Books and Sonnet Books, featuring the equally memorable Fairbournes of Cape Cod: The Captain's Bride, Cranberry Point, Wishing, Moonlight, Sunrise, Starlight and Star Bright. A marvelous duo of novels, The Very Daring Duchess and The Very Comely Countess, are her latest Sonnet Books releases.

Miranda is a graduate of Brown University with a degree in art history. A two-time RITA Award finalist, she is the recipient of many awards and honors for her writing, including two prestigious Gold Leaf awards and the Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award for Best North American Historical Romance. She loves to hear from readers, and can be reached at P.O. Box 1102, Paoli, PA 19301-0792 (a SASE is appreciated), or by e-mail at [e-mail]. For the latest news please visit her Web site at www.MirandaJarrett.com.