The Lost Duchess

By Anonymous

Book Overview

The Lost Duchess is a historical fiction novel written by an anonymous author. The story is set in the 18th century and follows the life of Lady Amelia, a young and beautiful duchess who mysteriously disappears from her home in London. Her husband, the Duke of Ashford, is devastated by her disappearance and launches a search for her.As the search progresses, the Duke discovers that Lady Amelia had secrets and a past that she had kept hidden from him. He also learns about her involvement with a group of rebels who were fighting for the rights of the common people.The story is full of twists and turns as the Duke uncovers the truth about his wife's disappearance and her involvement in the rebellion. Along the way, he meets a cast of interesting characters, including a young woman who helps him in his search and a ruthless villain who will stop at nothing to keep Lady Amelia's secrets hidden.The Lost Duchess is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and political intrigue set against the backdrop of 18th century England. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and anyone who loves a good mystery.""If you have perused those documents which you have in your hand, you will have some faint idea. Ivor, when it's your funeral, I'LL smile. Mabel, Duchess of Datchet, it is beginning to dawn upon the vacuum which represents my brain that I've been the victim of one of the prettiest things in practical jokes that ever yet was planned. When that fellow brought you that card at Cane and Wilson's.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419170759
• ISBN13: 9781419170751
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.6" x 9.2"