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Bobby vs. The Duke
America, 1968
English journalist James Darling is sent across the Atlantic to cover the presidential campaign being fought between Robert F. Kennedy and John Wayne.
After a very public failure in London, James plans to keep his head down, make a fresh start, and establish himself as a well-respected journalist in the United States. He doesn't plan to find himself partnered with Hal, a cool, confident, and unsettling attractive American.
While chronicling the election of the century, James finds himself caught between Hal and the outspoken Lizzie Burns, a member of Kennedy’s campaign team.
As the campaign criss-crosses the USA, James must decide what and, more importantly, who he wants in this romantic and funny debut from Sean Fallon.
English journalist James Darling is sent across the Atlantic to cover the presidential campaign being fought between Robert F. Kennedy and John Wayne.
After a very public failure in London, James plans to keep his head down, make a fresh start, and establish himself as a well-respected journalist in the United States. He doesn't plan to find himself partnered with Hal, a cool, confident, and unsettling attractive American.
While chronicling the election of the century, James finds himself caught between Hal and the outspoken Lizzie Burns, a member of Kennedy’s campaign team.
As the campaign criss-crosses the USA, James must decide what and, more importantly, who he wants in this romantic and funny debut from Sean Fallon.
348 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 23, 2024
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About the author
Sean Fallon
3 books11 followersSean Fallon is a writer and film critic living in Melbourne with his wife and son. He has been published by The Big Issue, Reader's Digest, Defenestration Mag, the Melbourne Writer’s Festival, The Talk Film Society, Audience’s Everywhere, Writer Loves Movies, and Film Inquiry. He writes for Hard Times and Hard Drive.
His debut novel, Bobby vs The Duke, is about politics, friendship, America, drinking, music, Vietnam, the '60s, running away from home, writing, and falling in love, and is available now.
You can learn more about him here - seanfallonwrites.wordpress.com
His debut novel, Bobby vs The Duke, is about politics, friendship, America, drinking, music, Vietnam, the '60s, running away from home, writing, and falling in love, and is available now.
You can learn more about him here - seanfallonwrites.wordpress.com
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September 10, 2024
An amazing story that weaves the American history we know with a quirked version as a backdrop while the main character learns more about who he is. The writing is filled with rich voice and was often laugh out loud while being deep and heartfelt.
September 14, 2025
A funny, witty and entertaining story that is a real page-turner. Thoroughly enjoyed it
July 1, 2024
Sean Fallon’s debut novel is a highly entertaining, fast-paced story set in 1960s America during the presidential primary season where Bobby Kennedy and John Wayne campaign to be their parties’ nominee for president. Bobby vs. The Duke is well written, with sharp dialogue and entertaining characters. Looking forward to delving into the world of the sexy, dynamic, journalist James Darling again!
January 14, 2026
I'm here for the romance. Gave me all the feels 😍
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