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An Unlikely Duchess

by Mary Balogh

A spirited young woman and a brooding duke are thrown together in a marriage neither expected in this classic Regency romance. When the impulsive and warm-hearted Josephine Middelton finds herself wed to Paul Villiers, the aloof Duke of Mitford, the two must navigate a union born of circumstance rather than affection. Jo's openness clashes with Paul's reserve, yet beneath their differences lies a growing attraction neither can ignore. As misunderstandings, social pressures, and hidden vulnerabilities surface, the unlikely couple discovers that love sometimes appears in the most unexpected ways- and that even the coldest heart can be transformed.

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?