The Duke Alone

The McQuoids of Mayfair

For an abandoned lady and a reclusive duke, the winter season brings a swirl of romance—and danger—in a bracing novel by USA Today bestselling author Christi Caldwell.

Lady Myrtle McQuoid has always felt a little forgotten, and this season is no exception. When her boisterous family vacates their London townhouse for the country, Myrtle finds she’s been left behind. But she just needs to stay warm, keep her belly full, and distract herself until her relatives realize their mistake and turn back to collect her. Surely that won’t take long.

Brooding widower Val Bancroft, the Duke of Aragon, has shut himself off from the world. He craves blessed solitude—a loyal dog, a silent house, and his own company are all he requires. Certainly not the nonstop chattering of the joyful, opinionated young woman next door.

But with a potential threat lurking in the winter shadows, Myrtle may need to pluck up the nerve to approach the reclusive duke. And Val is not one to turn his back on a vulnerable lady.

Amid the silent nights of London, beneath a blanket of snow, could the light of a new, warm love be kindling?

©2022 Christi Caldwell Incorporated. (P)2022 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved

Critic reviews

“Caldwell’s chaste, emotional romance will charm readers looking for a Christmas story that mixes melancholy with joy.”—Library Journal

“Caldwell’s humor, which often toes the line into farce, lightens the gloom of loneliness around the characters, and she hits every beat of the romance formula with charm and clever pacing. Sheer fun for readers who adore Pride and Prejudice, Christmas, and dogs.”—Historical Novels Review

Fun Listen

Imagine a Historical Romance with a hit of “home alone”… That is the flavour of this one…

Delightful!

Hilarious and adorable! I would have thought this boisterous kind of heroine would be annoying, but she isn’t.

Timothy Campbell’s narration is great like always!

Also, fyi, there aren’t any graphic sex scenes described.

Good storyline

I really enjoyed the storyline and how the adventures panned out. I would recommend it to anyone!

Exciting and Beautiful

I truly enjoyed this book. It is a beautiful story of strength and fulfilment. this book has it all mystery, entanglements, family intrigue and romance.

Heartwarming

Really liked the story and the characters. It kept my interest, and the narrator was very good.