Though he finds it an unwelcome obligation, Constantine does his duty, returning to England in order to marry and sire an heir. Nora Langley.Ĭonstantine is forced to leave his career in the army behind when he unexpectedly becomes heir to the Duke of Birchwood. She even communicates with an army colonel abroad, one Constantine Sinclair, who consults with her under the impression he’s corresponding with Dr. Unlike her besotted sisters, Nora has no desire to settle down and marry she does not begrudge them their domestic bliss, but she has found herself immune to the charms of men, at least so far. She also, instead of publicising her father’s demise, sends her advice (using his name) to his many acquaintances. In the five years since Nora’s father died, she has taken over his duties as the local physician, dispensing medical advice in their small town. Their love story is certainly charming, but there is little to appeal to the discerning reader beyond the steamy scenes. Constantine is serving in the army overseas, the distant heir to a dukedom. Nora lives with her older sister, and her husband, a black sheep of a duke. The Duke Effect – the latest romance from Sophie Jordan – follows Nora Langley, a young woman impersonating her deceased father – a medical man – in correspondence, and Constantine Sinclair, who uncovers her ruse.
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