The Duke I Thought I Knew: A Historical Regency Romance Novel

“Over everything, I choose you...”

Miss Anastasia Byrds’ life crumbles the day her father passes. Left in the care of her cruel uncle, she is certain she is trapped in a perpetual nightmare. A nightmare that proves real when her uncle arranges her marriage to a man she has only ever heard terrible whispers about.

Clayton Gale, the Duke of Calford, is rumored to be a terrifying man. Having lost his parents at a young age, he has been living in a self-imposed exile, allowing a select few to catch a glimpse of his face. Until the day he meets his bride at the altar.

Their blooming love sweeps them off their feet, like lightning. But what Anastasia and Clayton forget, is that after lighting comes thunder. And when she falls deathly ill, it’s up to Clayton to do everything in his power to save her. A tale as old as time, tune as old as song...To save his true love from harm, the Beast must learn to love...

*If you like powerful Dukes, loving Duchesses and a marvelous depiction of the majestic Regency and Victorian era, then The Duke I Thought I Knew is the novel for you.

Emma Linfield's 38th book is a historical Regency romance novel of 60,000 words (around 300 pages). No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a sweet happily ever after.

Pick up "The Duke I Thought I Knew" today to discover Emma's amazing new story!