Episode July 31, 2026 22 min 43s

The Duchess Deal: Girl Meets Duke

Contains excerpts from the historical romance novel The Duchess Deal by Tessa Dare, beginning with a dedication to the author’s father and a table of contents. The narrative follows Emma Gladstone, a vicar's daughter turned impoverished seamstress, who confronts the reclusive and war-scarred Duke of Ashbury to demand payment for an unwanted wedding gown. Finding himself in need of an heir to prevent his estate from falling to a disliked cousin, the Duke impulsively proposes marriage to the desperate Emma instead of merely settling her debt. While Emma initially rejects the offer as a cruel joke, she later finds herself burdened by the secret pregnancy of a friend, which heightens her own financial and social vulnerability. The story intensifies when the Duke tracks Emma to her workplace after hours, continuing his pursuit of a matrimonial alliance. These opening chapters establish a premise built on social disparity, personal trauma, and a high-stakes marriage of convenience.

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