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The Blackcastle Trilogy #3
Just Impossible
A Notorious Nobleman
The Duke of Berinwick is the last of his line, though he yearns for the warmth of a wife and family. But no lady will set foot in Blackcastle, his vast country house, and the solitude of a long winter has become a prison for his lonely soul. And now that Shropshire is shrouded in snow, the glittering social whirl of London has become no more than a memory and its exquisite women like figures in a dream--until Julia Delacroix ventures into his solitary lair.
A Scandalous Secret
The proud beauty hopes to sell her sole remaining treasure, a silver lion of mysterious provenance. Knowing that the Duke would part with a small fortune to possess the heirloom has brought Julia to his door--and compelled Berinwick to find out her secret: she intends to find and destroy the dastard who ruined her beloved elder sister. As bold as she is brave, Julia forges an unlikely alliance with the powerful Duke. Only he can help her carry out her cunning plan for revenge, though their unusual relationship may prove to be the scandal of the Season...
The Duke of Berinwick is the last of his line, though he yearns for the warmth of a wife and family. But no lady will set foot in Blackcastle, his vast country house, and the solitude of a long winter has become a prison for his lonely soul. And now that Shropshire is shrouded in snow, the glittering social whirl of London has become no more than a memory and its exquisite women like figures in a dream--until Julia Delacroix ventures into his solitary lair.
A Scandalous Secret
The proud beauty hopes to sell her sole remaining treasure, a silver lion of mysterious provenance. Knowing that the Duke would part with a small fortune to possess the heirloom has brought Julia to his door--and compelled Berinwick to find out her secret: she intends to find and destroy the dastard who ruined her beloved elder sister. As bold as she is brave, Julia forges an unlikely alliance with the powerful Duke. Only he can help her carry out her cunning plan for revenge, though their unusual relationship may prove to be the scandal of the Season...
384 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published March 1, 2004
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About the author
Judith A. Lansdowne
31 books22 followersSince the publication of Amelia's Intrigue in 1995, Judith A. Lansdowne's Regency romances have received critical acclaim, garnered awards and entertained thousands of romance readers. Ms. Lansdowne began writing full-time in 1992, but it was only after her daughter introduced her to Regency romances that her work was published.
She grew up in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Following graduation from St. Joseph High School, she attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, then spent several years touring the country as an actress and puppeteer with Nicolo Marionettes and the Sid and Marty Krofft organization.
Tiring of the constant travel, she returned to Kenosha to attend the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, where she met her husband Al, a retired submariner, and graduated with highest distinction. Following graduation she worked variously as a journalist, instructional television writer/producer, textbook production editor, college instructor, and television news videographer. When her husband finally got a real job, she settled down to writing full time, producing a horror novel, a vampire novel and a Restoration historical novel, all still unpublished, before finally "making it" with Regency romance. When her husband retired (he didn't like the real job) they moved to the shores of Lake Guntersville, Alabama, where she is pursuing a career in fishing and he moves dirt around the yard. They write when the weather is bad.
She grew up in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Following graduation from St. Joseph High School, she attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, then spent several years touring the country as an actress and puppeteer with Nicolo Marionettes and the Sid and Marty Krofft organization.
Tiring of the constant travel, she returned to Kenosha to attend the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, where she met her husband Al, a retired submariner, and graduated with highest distinction. Following graduation she worked variously as a journalist, instructional television writer/producer, textbook production editor, college instructor, and television news videographer. When her husband finally got a real job, she settled down to writing full time, producing a horror novel, a vampire novel and a Restoration historical novel, all still unpublished, before finally "making it" with Regency romance. When her husband retired (he didn't like the real job) they moved to the shores of Lake Guntersville, Alabama, where she is pursuing a career in fishing and he moves dirt around the yard. They write when the weather is bad.
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
February 20, 2013
I loved everything about this series. I especially like The Duke, William 'Will' Thorne, the Eighth Duke of Berinwick. He is the anchor for the whole series. Everything and everybody comes to life because of him. I found him exceptional. The conclusion of this series gave us romance and mystery in equal proportions. The 'happily ever after' ending was worth the wait!
March 8, 2019
2019 - bk 75. The final book in the Blackcastle Trilogy and 'Just' as good as the other two. A mystery is solved, the Duke finds love at last, and the lovely blooded hound makes his second appearance. The plotting is a little more complicated and twisted in this tale where Poole's and Brewcastle's come together and make piece. Another book that I have read multiple times, and plan to continue to read on cold winter days because it warms my heart.
January 25, 2010
Not to my taste. Too much goofy introspection by the characters. Very wordy. Kind of silly. Nothing particularly wrong with it I suppose if these things don't bother you. I read the first half and skimmed the second half.
October 30, 2013
This is the third book I have read by Judith Lansdowne and they have all been good. I really liked it(didn't realize it was third in a series)and would recommend this for people who like regencies. Could have used a little more heat and an epilogue would have been nice.
July 7, 2010
Idk, couldn't finish it.
September 17, 2013
I loved this story and the way it was written. Made me feel British. I think the writer did a magnificent job of making one feel the period and time!!
November 18, 2015
I really enjoyed this trilogy. Sorry to see it end.
September 25, 2009
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