The Duchess
he author of sixteen New York Times bestsellers, Jude Deveraux has enchanted millions of readers with her memorable and evocative stories. In that incomparable tradition, Deveraux presents the story of an American heiress, whose future as the wife of a handsome Scottish duke seems secure, until she meets his mysterious--and fascinating--cousin. "Sweet charm and magic".--Romantic Times. 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. "The Duchess" 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, overowing 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...
