![]() But Aphrodite’s scheming mother has an ulterior motive – one that involves the now widowed Evander, who has also returned to town.Īs the societal events of the season get underway, Aphrodite finds herself pulled into Evander’s orbit once again. Having hidden herself away from London ever since, Aphrodite is summoned back to aid in her younger sister Hathor’s debut into society. She might be famed for her beauty, beloved by her family, admired by the ton, and a favourite of the Queen, but Aphrodite’s loveliness wasn’t enough to stop the love of her life, Evander Eagleman, from jilting her and marrying another. McAvoy wears her period drama influences firmly on her sleeve, making this a treat of a book for anyone who enjoys the likes of Pride and Prejudice, Sanditon and the great Georgette Heyer.Īphrodite Du Bell has always resented her goddess namesake. Aphrodite and the Duke is a diverting Regency romance with a diverse cast of characters, a sharp heroine who knows her own mind, a dashing love interest haunted by a troubled past, and an antagonist who wouldn’t be out of place in a Jane Austen novel. ![]() ![]() If you’re looking for a book to tide you over whilst you wait for the next season, J. ![]()
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