![]() ![]() Raphael, Duke of Holbrook, is an unlikely hero, mired as he is in an alcoholic stupour caused by guilt and pain. The Taming of the Duke takes the basic plot of The Taming of the Shrew and turns it on its head. As a scholar of Shakespeare, the nod she gives his plays when choosing her titles is intentional. James’ series feature innovative plots, vibrant dialogue and an authenticity that comes from immersing herself in studies of the relevant time period. ![]() She has decided that Gabe, brother of her guardian Rafe, fits the bill nicely however Rafe and Gabe have other plans for the adventurous widow. Now the third book in this series – The Taming of the Duke – focuses on Imogen, who is determined to enter the delicious world open to respectable widows, that of taking a lover. ![]() In Much Ado About You, the first book in the Four Sisters Regency series by Eloisa James (which focuses on Tess, the oldest Essex sister), Imogen succeeds in her heart’s desire and spends two weeks married before Draven is killed in a riding accident. Imogen spent years determined to capture the heart of Draven Maitland and marry him, despite the fact that he was affianced. ![]()
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