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Desperate Duchesses

by Eloisa James

9 books Started 2007 Latest 2017
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The Desperate Duchesses is a Historical Romance / Historical Fiction series by Eloisa James, made up of 9 books published between 2007 and 2017. It begins with Desperate Duchesses (2007), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Seven Minutes in Heaven (2017), spanning 10 years of storytelling.

9books
10years active
2decades
~1.3yrs between books
2017latest release

Desperate Duchesses series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Desperate Duchesses series?

Start with Desperate Duchesses (2007), the first book in the Desperate Duchesses series by Eloisa James. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Desperate Duchesses series?

There are 9 books in the Desperate Duchesses series by Eloisa James, published between 2007 and 2017.

What is the first book in the Desperate Duchesses series?

The first book in the Desperate Duchesses series is Desperate Duchesses, published in 2007 by Eloisa James.

What is the latest book in the Desperate Duchesses series?

The most recent book in the Desperate Duchesses series is Seven Minutes in Heaven (2017) by Eloisa James.

Eloisa James is the pseudonym for Mary Bly, an American author of historical romance novels. She has written over 30 novels, many of which have been translated into multiple languages. James has won numerous awards for her work, including the Romance Writers of America's RITA Award and the Romantic Times BOOKreviews Reviewers' Choice Award. James holds a Ph.D. in English from Harvard University and was a college professor of English before she began writing romance novels. Her knowledge of history and literature is evident in her writing, which is praised for its rich characterization, witty dialogue, and vivid historical detail. Some of James' most popular works include the "Desperado" series, the "Wild" series, and the "Fairy Tales" series. Her novels have been praised for being both entertaining and thought-provoking, and she has been credited with helping to shape the modern historical romance genre.

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