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To Find a Duchess
A Regency Inspirational Love Story set in the scenic Cotswolds of She was a mail order bride... He, a strong willed man of morals and faith... a titled Duke, the heir to a vast fortune and land holdings....he was looking for his Duchess... looking for a virtuous bride and a true love. He was running out of time. Was there anyone in the kingdom, in all of England, worthy of his devotion? One reader calls this novel "An EXCEPTIONAL READ!" Another reader "Excellent novel! Reads like a classic!" ~ When William decides to find a wife through a mail order bride advertisement in Regency England, he is hoping to find true love with someone who shares his faith. Although his relationship with his mail order bride begins as a business arrangement between himself and the lovely vicar's daughter, The Honorable Miss Alexandra Benningham, he has great hope and faith that in time, they will both find love and happiness as they share a life built on the same foundation of Christ centered living. This is also his last resort to meet the requirements of his father's will in order to retain his full inheritance. He's had more than enough of England's finest debutantes trying to marry him for social status and wealth. He promises Miss Benningham an annulment if the marriage doesn't work out and decides not to tell her about his title as a means of testing her motive and character. Will she be able to love him first as a mere farmer? When Lady Catherine Duncan shows up on the scene, things really get complicated. She seems to know a lot more about William than Alexandra does, to Alexandra's great concern. Lady Catherine claims the Duke violated a marriage contract with her and threatens to contest his marriage. Will he lose Alexandra forever because of Lady Catherine? Or will his lack of trust drive her away first? Readers love this story set in the scenic Cotswalds of England. Written in a classic and narrative style without the "silly hackneyed expressions," as one reader points out, you'll find this novel distinctively different. Few writers have the guts to tell a story like Lisa does. This book isn't filled with cheap and meaningless dialogue but rather, rich story telling and meaningful dialogue that displays the maturity of her characters. One reader says, "a delightful read," and another writes, "what a different take on a mail order bride story... a true Christian romance story..." Readers who have been nurtured on the classics will love the way this novel unfolds and will appreciate an exceptional novel and a refreshingly, clean romance. Lisa Prysock is also the author of "Hannah's A Turn of the Century Love Story," (Volume I of The Victorian Christian Heritage Series), "Abigail's Melody," (Volume II of The Victorian Christian Heritage Series), and "The Redemption of Lady Georgiana," a Regency Ruth love story, the first book in "The Lydia Collection." To find out more about this author and to sign up for her free newsletter, check out her author website at www.LisaPrysock.com. You will be among the first to know when her next book is coming out and enjoy access to other free reader resources.
223 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 10, 2011
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About the author
Lisa M. Prysock
72 books406 followersLisa Prysock is an award-winning, "USA Today" Bestselling Author of Christian Historical Romance and Contemporary Romance novels. She writes in genres which include Christian Suspense, Westerns, Victorian Romance, Civil War Era, Mail-Order Bride stories, Mystery, and more. She enjoys including humor in her books. Readers will often find food, fashion, faith, and fun in her writing. Happily married, she and her husband of 25 years make their home in beautiful Kentucky. They have five children, grown.
Lisa's early childhood years include time spent growing up on a northern, Minnesota farm. She has many happy memories of gardening, hiking, bicycle riding, a tree house, and hanging out with a cow named Daisy, chickens, and a few horses. She also grew up in the Ohio Valley near her grandparents. Their ministry greatly impacted her life.
She enjoys working with the children and youth in her church family. She can often be found trying to put together a human video with the kids to a new Christian song. Some of her favorite activities include: family time, sewing, crochet, cross stitching, reading, sketching, scrapbooking, cooking, gardening, walking, swimming, and working out--when she is not writing.
Lisa loves all things old fashioned and sharing her faith in Jesus through her writing. Her debut novel, "To Find a Duchess," was published in 2011. Since then, she has written more than thirty novels.
For more information about Lisa, check out her website at LisaPrysock.com for reader resources, free recipes, devotionals, giveaways, and more.
Lisa's early childhood years include time spent growing up on a northern, Minnesota farm. She has many happy memories of gardening, hiking, bicycle riding, a tree house, and hanging out with a cow named Daisy, chickens, and a few horses. She also grew up in the Ohio Valley near her grandparents. Their ministry greatly impacted her life.
She enjoys working with the children and youth in her church family. She can often be found trying to put together a human video with the kids to a new Christian song. Some of her favorite activities include: family time, sewing, crochet, cross stitching, reading, sketching, scrapbooking, cooking, gardening, walking, swimming, and working out--when she is not writing.
Lisa loves all things old fashioned and sharing her faith in Jesus through her writing. Her debut novel, "To Find a Duchess," was published in 2011. Since then, she has written more than thirty novels.
For more information about Lisa, check out her website at LisaPrysock.com for reader resources, free recipes, devotionals, giveaways, and more.
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
September 2, 2017
Intriguing story
I'd like to give this book a higher score. The plot was intriguing, but I found it difficult to read. A slow start, too much telling and not enough showing, confusing point of view, with many typos, grammatical errors, and homonym confusion. It needs a good edit.I
I'd like to give this book a higher score. The plot was intriguing, but I found it difficult to read. A slow start, too much telling and not enough showing, confusing point of view, with many typos, grammatical errors, and homonym confusion. It needs a good edit.I
November 5, 2017
Unpredictable
Enjoyed Reading the switching of narrative between the two main characters. Lisa surprised me a couple of times with her plot. Enjoyed it. Some repetitiveness as the Duke experiences angst over when to reveal the truth.
Enjoyed Reading the switching of narrative between the two main characters. Lisa surprised me a couple of times with her plot. Enjoyed it. Some repetitiveness as the Duke experiences angst over when to reveal the truth.
June 16, 2020
Not my cup of tea
Not my choice of historical romance. This is my first time reading anything by this author. I really wish I had learned this author's genre, before reading this book.
Not my choice of historical romance. This is my first time reading anything by this author. I really wish I had learned this author's genre, before reading this book.
August 27, 2018
So well written,, a true joy to read
February 19, 2015
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional Read, December 15, 2011
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This review is from: To Find a Duchess (Kindle Edition)
This Christian Regency romance is one of the best contemporary ebooks that I have read. The authoress stays true to the regency "rules" through out the book. There is instant attraction to the two main characters with none of the silly hackneyed expressions that are so common with many Regency writers. As soon as I finished the book, I looked for more from Lisa Prysock, but sadly found none. I hope this is not her only book, because I would love to read more of her writings.
Very well done. I will read again.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional Read, December 15, 2011
By weedwarrior - See all my reviewsVerified Purchase(What's this?)
This review is from: To Find a Duchess (Kindle Edition)
This Christian Regency romance is one of the best contemporary ebooks that I have read. The authoress stays true to the regency "rules" through out the book. There is instant attraction to the two main characters with none of the silly hackneyed expressions that are so common with many Regency writers. As soon as I finished the book, I looked for more from Lisa Prysock, but sadly found none. I hope this is not her only book, because I would love to read more of her writings.
Very well done. I will read again.
June 8, 2015
This Christian regency era romance is written in a classic style with the thoughts of the characters being the form of communication. It has suspense, humor, surprise, conflict, drama; and romance. It is the authors first book and has many twist and turns. It is written well and true to the regency era style. My first read by this author. I recommend this book. I was given a copy for an honest review.
January 7, 2015
Ummm....
I loved the story line but nothing else. Most of the dialogue happens inside the characters heads, which I don't love. On the plus side it is a completely "G" rated book, with a little "Born again" philosophy that doesn't bother me too much. I cannot recommend this book.
I loved the story line but nothing else. Most of the dialogue happens inside the characters heads, which I don't love. On the plus side it is a completely "G" rated book, with a little "Born again" philosophy that doesn't bother me too much. I cannot recommend this book.
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