The Ugly Duchess

Eloisa James

Aug 2012 · Fairy Tales Book 4 · Sold by Harper Collins

About this ebook

“Eloisa James is extraordinary.”
—Lisa Kleypas

“Nothing gets me to the bookstore faster than a new novel by Eloisa James.”
—Julia Quinn

New York Times bestselling author Eloisa James gives the classic Hans Christian Andersen story of “The Ugly Duckling” a wonderful, witty, and delightfully passionate twist. The Ugly Duchess is another fairytale inspired romance from the unparalleled storyteller whose writing, author Teresa Medieros raves, “is truly scrumptious.” A sexy and fun historical romance, James’s winning tale of a glorious reawakening does not feature ducks and swans—rather it’s a charming story of a young woman unaware of her own beauty, suddenly duty-bound to wed the dashing gentleman who has always been her platonic best friend…until now.

Ratings and reviews

The first time I read this it was beautiful to my young eyes but now I see a lonely woman who deserved better. Lovesick and Loyal indeed! Daisy should had at least two children of her own when he returned. She was smart, capable and had her own money. For once in these stories let the man have to deal! Four stars for being well written though I do love this author.

This book was horrible. Both of the characters were very annoying and it was hard to feel any sympathy for either of them. Also after the big misunderstanding instead of saying sorry the hero left for 7 years and became a pirate who killed, stole and slept around.... and she forgives him in under 2 days.... nice... :(

I feel Theo should have held out longer against James. I found Theos' lack of self worth less then palatable. I also wish the author had described the characters with a bit more details. I did love the premise though.

About the author

Eloisa James is a USA Today and New York Times bestselling author and professor of English literature, who lives with her family in New York, but can sometimes be found in Paris or Italy. She is the mother of two and, in a particularly delicious irony for a romance writer, is married to a genuine Italian knight.