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Synopsis
From exotic sandstone palaces... Sick of tragedy, done with rebellion, Emmaline Martin vows to settle quietly into British Indian society. But when the pillars of privilege topple, her fiancé's betrayal leaves Emma no choice. She must turn for help to the one man whom she should not trust, but cannot resist: Julian Sinclair, the dangerous and dazzling heir to the Duke of Auburn. To the marble halls of London... In London, they toast Sinclair with champagne. In India, they call him a traitor. Cynical and impatient with both worlds, Julian has never imagined that the place he might belong is in the embrace of a woman with a reluctant laugh and haunted eyes. But in a time of terrible darkness, he and Emma will discover that love itself can be perilous -- and that a single decision can alter one's life forever. Destiny follows wherever you run. A lifetime of grief later, in a cold London spring, Emma and Julian must finally confront the truth: no matter how hard one tries to deny it, some pasts cannot be disowned...and some passions never die.
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The Duke of Shadows: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This adult historical romance set during colonial India contains moderate violence (likely related to historical rebellion/conflict), steamy sexual content between the lead characters, and themes of betrayal, grief, and trauma.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, steamy sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include grief, betrayal, and trauma (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers will be drawn to the sweeping historical backdrop, forbidden romance, and emotional second-chance love story spanning India and London.