- Paperback: 416 pages
- Publisher: Piatkus (5 Jan 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0749936517
- ISBN-13: 978-0749936518
- Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 17.8 x 3.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 87,914 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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sizzling and sexy' MARY JO PUTNEY 'The strong suspense, intriguing characters and deft descriptions of the era, as well as historical personages, add an aura of reality that transports readers to Regency England. Gaelen Foley's talents, like fine wine, only improve with each new book.' ROMANTIC TIMES
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Welcome to the glittering world of Regency England and the passionate lives and tempestuous loves of the Knight family . . .
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have all books in the series and I really enjoyed 'The Duke' and 'Lord of Fire', for me it was addictive reading and the stories have fine detail and suspension - I really cared about the charachters. Foleys writing has improved since 'The Pirate Prince' series. I would not go so far as to compare Foley's writing to that of the Queen of Regency; Georgette Heyer, but in my opinion: a hard task for any writer to live up to. I recommend 'The Duke' and the other books in the series to any reader who enjoys curling up reading Regency Romance and not wanting to put down your book until it's finished. I rate this series on par with those written by Brenda Joyce or Stephanie Laurens.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the first book in a series and is a well written romance. I have all of Gealan Foleys books, they are all great. They are hot and steamy...very much different from Georgette Hayer books, but still conform to good written romance. You'll read this and you'll want the rest.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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The Duke - The first book in the Knight Miscellany series.
The Storyline:
Dolph is infatuated with Belinda (our heroine) so he has her father put in jail and gets her fired from her job, just so that she has to marry him. Bel refuses and ends up becoming a courtesan. Robert Knight (Knight - sigh!) Duke of Hawkscliffe, thinks he can use Bel to find out the truth (about a murder) from Dolph because of his infatuation with her. So Robert strikes a deal with Bel. He becomes her protector and she has to pretend to be Robert's Mistress. Gradually over the Season, they start to fall in love and Robert protects, cares and even risks his life for Bel.
Unfortunately, the scheming Earl of Coldfell offers Robert a plum political position in exchange for marrying his daughter Juliet. Bel won't be mistress to a married man, so will Robert come to his senses in time and realise that Bel means more to him than risking any scandal? Will Robert agree to marry Juliet? Can Robert live without Bel? Is Dolph the murderer? Will they all live happily ever after? Read it and find out.
- Skim read Chapters 1&2, and start from Chapter 3.
Why buy?
I re-read it time and time again and still enjoy it. I have read this story countless times now and it is such a FANTASTIC book. The characters, storyline, detail, places Foley describes and romance are all excellent. She makes you feel part of the story and you really want them to live happily ever after. Bel is an intelligent and beautiful heroine who has made the best of the bad situations she has fallen into. The characters really come to life and are everything you could ask for in a Hero and Heroine. Foley succeeds in allowing the story to flow with just enough detail and does a brilliant job ensuring she has the correct English expressions (some American authors don't do this!!) and place names in England, e.g. That the River Ouse is in York and walking through the Shambles, or that Robert and Jacinda would take offence at Bel saying Westmorland is practically in Scotland!
I love the glimpses of Alec Knight (Robert's ½ Brother), Jacinda (Sister) and Lizzie (Ward) before they have their own Knight stories. When Alec meets Bel for the first time, she realises what a woman magnet he is, and so focuses all her attention on Robert instead- even though they are only acting out a charade. It is a lovely touch that Alec has (a small) part to play in these two's happiness - encouraging our hero Robert.
Woven neatly into the story are some lovely side plots, including the romance of Clive Griffon, children, courtesans, politics(!) and of course, some `naughtiness' which all add to the fabric of the story. I don't particularly like the Cover Art, but that's not the stories fault! All the Knight stories are excellent and can be read independently from each other, but I would start with this one first. The Knight Miscellany series all link directly (brothers/sisters etc) but the books also link with the Spice Trilogy, by Gaelen Foley. If you like Historical Romance, buy this book.
The Storyline:
Dolph is infatuated with Belinda (our heroine) so he has her father put in jail and gets her fired from her job, just so that she has to marry him. Bel refuses and ends up becoming a courtesan. Robert Knight (Knight - sigh!) Duke of Hawkscliffe, thinks he can use Bel to find out the truth (about a murder) from Dolph because of his infatuation with her. So Robert strikes a deal with Bel. He becomes her protector and she has to pretend to be Robert's Mistress. Gradually over the Season, they start to fall in love and Robert protects, cares and even risks his life for Bel.
Unfortunately, the scheming Earl of Coldfell offers Robert a plum political position in exchange for marrying his daughter Juliet. Bel won't be mistress to a married man, so will Robert come to his senses in time and realise that Bel means more to him than risking any scandal? Will Robert agree to marry Juliet? Can Robert live without Bel? Is Dolph the murderer? Will they all live happily ever after? Read it and find out.
- Skim read Chapters 1&2, and start from Chapter 3.
Why buy?
I re-read it time and time again and still enjoy it. I have read this story countless times now and it is such a FANTASTIC book. The characters, storyline, detail, places Foley describes and romance are all excellent. She makes you feel part of the story and you really want them to live happily ever after. Bel is an intelligent and beautiful heroine who has made the best of the bad situations she has fallen into. The characters really come to life and are everything you could ask for in a Hero and Heroine. Foley succeeds in allowing the story to flow with just enough detail and does a brilliant job ensuring she has the correct English expressions (some American authors don't do this!!) and place names in England, e.g. That the River Ouse is in York and walking through the Shambles, or that Robert and Jacinda would take offence at Bel saying Westmorland is practically in Scotland!
I love the glimpses of Alec Knight (Robert's ½ Brother), Jacinda (Sister) and Lizzie (Ward) before they have their own Knight stories. When Alec meets Bel for the first time, she realises what a woman magnet he is, and so focuses all her attention on Robert instead- even though they are only acting out a charade. It is a lovely touch that Alec has (a small) part to play in these two's happiness - encouraging our hero Robert.
Woven neatly into the story are some lovely side plots, including the romance of Clive Griffon, children, courtesans, politics(!) and of course, some `naughtiness' which all add to the fabric of the story. I don't particularly like the Cover Art, but that's not the stories fault! All the Knight stories are excellent and can be read independently from each other, but I would start with this one first. The Knight Miscellany series all link directly (brothers/sisters etc) but the books also link with the Spice Trilogy, by Gaelen Foley. If you like Historical Romance, buy this book.
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Average
I got this booked based on reviews but I was a little disappointed. True, the story gets better and I think the ending is quite good but somehow the characters lacked depth. Read more
Published 4 months ago by D. Phillips
Very disappointing
I was really looking forward to reading this book - the first I've read by Gaelen Foley and I was very disappointed. Read more
Published 9 months ago by essexlady
A brilliantly written Regency romance
Belinda Hamilton is young, beautiful and vulnerable. Her father has been locked away in prison after falling into debt and now she must do all she can to survive, even if it means... Read more
Published 19 months ago by K.E.B
Simply Beautiful
This is one of the most beautiful love stories I have read (and since I get through at least 4 a week, that is saying something! Read more
Published on 26 May 2010 by Bibliophile
THE DUKE (KNIGHT MISCELLANY 1)
BOOK WAS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION.BUT TOOK TWO LONG TO ARRIVE from (england to ireland)13 days???
Published on 9 July 2009 by Linda Jones
great start to the knight family story
loved it but having read subsequent novels the surprises in the story werent surprises at all. robert "hawk" hawkscliffe starts the trensd of saving damsels in distress in this... Read more
Published on 23 May 2008 by Lindymck
Awful
The book lack sparkle. The story was flat and unbelievable. The climax was so anti climax. Not worth your time.
Published on 22 May 2008 by Book Buff
Original and exciting Regency read
This was my first Gaelen Foley novel and it certainly won't be the last! The author takes your hand and carries you into England's past in such a way that you are reluctant to let... Read more
Published on 22 Jun 2007 by Crux Roesia
Disappointing!
After reading all forty of Georgette Heyer's Regency romances I came across GFs The Duke and Lord of Fire in my club magazine. Read more
Published on 1 Mar 2006 by mysteriousgirl_zb
Awsome!!
Something like this only comes in once in once life..a story like this is ..its beautiful..sexy..and simply heartwarming..I love Bel's personality.. Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2004 by J. Al-Naimi
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