The Duchess

In the second installment of Sophie Jordan’s The Scandalous Ladies of London series, Valencia, the Dowager Duchess of Dedham, revels in her newfound independence after her husband’s death. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when the formidable Rhain, the new Duke of Dedham, arrives with his unruly sisters. As they strike a bargain for mutual benefit—her guidance in socializing his sisters in return for his financial support—Valencia finds herself drawn to the rugged duke, challenging her vow to avoid another marriage and opening the door to thrilling possibilities.