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Dukes of Destiny #2
Duke of Sorrow
A disfigured duke and a mysterious woman discover that love is where you least expect to find it... Get Book Two in the bestselling Dukes of Destiny series - read for FREE in Kindle Unlimited! Lord William Ainsworth, Duke of Ravenwood, never expected to be his family’s heir. A youngest son, he happily undertakes a doctor’s education. But when his brothers pass unexpectedly and their father follows, Will finds himself thrust into a role he doesn’t want. Nonetheless, dutiful and serious, he assumes the title just before serving as a military doctor abroad in Spain. Will does not return home unscathed. While trying to reach a wounded man, an explosion leaves his face disfigured and sight impaired. This leads to a rejection from his fiancée, who breaks their engagement. Mortified and scared, Will refuses to reenter the ton and isolates himself with just his widowed Aunt Jane for company. Because of his misfortune, locals start to call him the “Duke of Sorrow”—a dubious gesture of sympathy. One night, while taking their customary walk through the village on his estate, Will and Jane stumble upon an injured young woman. With his old instinct to heal overriding his desire to remain solitary, Will decides to bring her back to his manor so that she can recover. There’s just one problem—she won’t tell either of them who she is. Jane accepts this more readily than Will, who grows increasingly frustrated and besotted with the stranger. At a loss, he christens her “Miss Brooke”, a reference to the brookside where they originally found her. In truth, Miss Brooke is Miss Augusta Copperweld. And Augusta is determined never to return to her abusive, drunk father. Together, Jane and Will try to solve the mystery of the spirited Miss Brooke. Augusta is reluctant to divulge her true identity, but Jane has a hunch that these two souls are meant to make each other whole. Can Augusta help Will return to himself and relinquish his fears? Is he going to regain his courage and kindness? Dukes Of Destiny Series Book 1 - Duke of Havoc Book 2 - Duke of Sorrow Book 3 - Duke of Disgrace
168 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 5, 2019
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Whitney Blake
18 books26 followersWhitney is a bit of a wanderer and something of a bluestocking. She's been telling stories since childhood, when she would rewrite the endings of her favorite books and movies (or add "deleted scenes" to them). When she's not writing or reading, she enjoys cooking, dancing, and going for long walks with no specific destination in mind.
Literary work comes naturally to Whitney, and she's very excited to be pursuing her passion: rich storylines, vibrant characters, and most of all, a happily ever after. Whitney has a doctorate in history, making her something of an expert!
Whitney loves to hear from her readers: whitneyblakeauthor@protonmail.com
Literary work comes naturally to Whitney, and she's very excited to be pursuing her passion: rich storylines, vibrant characters, and most of all, a happily ever after. Whitney has a doctorate in history, making her something of an expert!
Whitney loves to hear from her readers: whitneyblakeauthor@protonmail.com
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May 8, 2019
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Enjoyable and emotionally charged romance set in the 1800’s
Augusta is beaten and starved , mistreated by her drunkard father . Running from him is her only option.
William Duke Of Ravenswood is a younger son come into a dukedom he didn’t want , but he will do it justice.
In Salamanca whilst saving injured men from the battlefield, he is disfigured by a bomb blast .
Now the young doctor /Duke , with his adorable AuntJane, must regain his life.
When he finds Augusta, hurt and in pain , slowly his heart and his feelings come back to life .
Enjoyable read , this is the 2nd book In a really great series.
I received an Arc copy of this book and chose to post this review
💋
Enjoyable and emotionally charged romance set in the 1800’s
Augusta is beaten and starved , mistreated by her drunkard father . Running from him is her only option.
William Duke Of Ravenswood is a younger son come into a dukedom he didn’t want , but he will do it justice.
In Salamanca whilst saving injured men from the battlefield, he is disfigured by a bomb blast .
Now the young doctor /Duke , with his adorable AuntJane, must regain his life.
When he finds Augusta, hurt and in pain , slowly his heart and his feelings come back to life .
Enjoyable read , this is the 2nd book In a really great series.
I received an Arc copy of this book and chose to post this review
October 7, 2019
A delightful, sweet romance that looks beyond the surface to the heart of love.
Read full review in the 2019 May issue of InD'tale Magazine.
Read full review in the 2019 May issue of InD'tale Magazine.
July 7, 2020
This was an sweet and gentle romance. Will, who was now a duke, had returned from the war a shattered man. His injuries to his face affected his confidence and his moods. Luckily his aunt came to stay with him. Augusta, had a dreadful life with her father and had taken things into her own hands. Their romance was a very gradual realisation of how they felt about each other. This was helped along by Aunt Jane! Of course, Augusta is a commoner, there is her father to contend with and Will’s problem in meeting people. This was an enjoyable read.
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September 4, 2019
SORRY. WHILE I LIKE THE WHOLE IDEA OF THE STORY...THE PLOT AND CHEMISTRY ITSELF FELL FLAT. The hero seems to be wallowing in his own self pity yet not and there was nothing sensual or no sexual awareness at least of each other between the characters. Forget that it was a clean romance, the story itself nearly put me to sleep.
May 11, 2019
A wounded and scarred hero, makes it back home, but nothing will ever be the same. Now having inherited the title of Duke of Ravenswood, Will had to face the breaking off of his engagement and his limitatons. After all, he was no longer the handsome man he was and did not have his full eyesight back. He has no desire to go out into society but he does have his wonderful Aunt Jane for company.
But fate was going to step in as he and his aunt were taking one of their nightly walks and came upon an injured woman.
She has been badly beaten it appears and is so thin that he decides to take her back to the estate to take care of her. But when she finally wakes up she will not tell them her name. He name is Augusta who had escaped her violent father that almost killed her.
This is such a heartfelt story. The wounded hero and the mistreated heroine. They both needed healing of the body and spirit. Could they possibly help each other? Such a wonderful story that will make you believe that there is always a second chance at life and love..
But fate was going to step in as he and his aunt were taking one of their nightly walks and came upon an injured woman.
She has been badly beaten it appears and is so thin that he decides to take her back to the estate to take care of her. But when she finally wakes up she will not tell them her name. He name is Augusta who had escaped her violent father that almost killed her.
This is such a heartfelt story. The wounded hero and the mistreated heroine. They both needed healing of the body and spirit. Could they possibly help each other? Such a wonderful story that will make you believe that there is always a second chance at life and love..
February 20, 2024
I enjoyed this story. It was a clean (or behind-closed-doors) historical romance with a damaged hero.
It was a 4 star for me, but I dropped it down 1 star because I skim read a lot. I did feel there were just too many repetitive thoughts to read. Those thoughts just went too far deep and I didn't miss out by skipping them.
It was a 4 star for me, but I dropped it down 1 star because I skim read a lot. I did feel there were just too many repetitive thoughts to read. Those thoughts just went too far deep and I didn't miss out by skipping them.
April 30, 2020
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April 19, 2023
This book didn't grab me like I hoped it would. I do love my scarred heroes and Will was definitely that and lived as a recluse for the most part, but I was hoping for more angst, I guess. Will was a doctor (and a duke) and had some sort of explosive device detonate on the battlefield, leaving his face scarred and his vision impaired. He knew he was ghastly to look at and wandered into the village only at night, accompanied by his Aunt Jane. He didn't want to scare anyone nor did he want to see anyone, but he still had his duties to his people.
During one of their jaunts, they came upon a woman who had been beaten and had an injured ankle. Instinct took over for Will and he took her back to his manor to treat her and let her recover. He didn't know who she was and she refused to speak to him for days. Since she refused to give him her name, he called her Miss Brooke.
Augusta was an obstinate thing. She didn't want him to send her back to her abusive father and offered neither him nor his aunt any real information. Even though she didn't want him to send her back, she knew she couldn't stay there forever and she didn't milk him or abuse his generosity, which was a plus. However, I didn't think she was a very convincing character. It was said that she had some sort of accent. It wasn't developed at all. Somehow, her mother educated her; taught her to read and write. I'm all about that, but it just didn't seem all that feasible. Maybe. I don't know. It's fiction. Anything can happen in fiction, which is why I read it.
I didn't feel Will and Augusta falling in love. I didn't feel even the remotest of attraction between them, although I did appreciate that Augusta was not in the least bit put off by his scars. She saw way past that and saw him for who he was. I did like that. Their first kiss wasn't until almost the end of the book and the steam level was at zero.
I didn't hate this book. I just thought it was a bit dry and lacked any real grit.
During one of their jaunts, they came upon a woman who had been beaten and had an injured ankle. Instinct took over for Will and he took her back to his manor to treat her and let her recover. He didn't know who she was and she refused to speak to him for days. Since she refused to give him her name, he called her Miss Brooke.
Augusta was an obstinate thing. She didn't want him to send her back to her abusive father and offered neither him nor his aunt any real information. Even though she didn't want him to send her back, she knew she couldn't stay there forever and she didn't milk him or abuse his generosity, which was a plus. However, I didn't think she was a very convincing character. It was said that she had some sort of accent. It wasn't developed at all. Somehow, her mother educated her; taught her to read and write. I'm all about that, but it just didn't seem all that feasible. Maybe. I don't know. It's fiction. Anything can happen in fiction, which is why I read it.
I didn't feel Will and Augusta falling in love. I didn't feel even the remotest of attraction between them, although I did appreciate that Augusta was not in the least bit put off by his scars. She saw way past that and saw him for who he was. I did like that. Their first kiss wasn't until almost the end of the book and the steam level was at zero.
I didn't hate this book. I just thought it was a bit dry and lacked any real grit.
June 5, 2019
Lovely story of two broken people
This is a sweet, lovely romance. Augusta Copperweld and William Ainsworth, the Duke of Ravenwood are both rather broken. Augusta, ‘Gussie’, is the victim of an abusive drunk of a father while Will is a war hero with injuries that have greatly affected his appearance and life. Will is a third son, never wished for a dukedom, and lives a lonely existence with a widowed aunt his only regular company.
Will and his aunt come upon Gussie in an unusual setting and see she needs assistance. They take this unknown girl to their home to help her and this is where the relationship begins. Will was a talented physician and has the ability to help her, but he needs his aunt to prod him into doing so. Augusta is reticent to share her identity for fear she’ll be sent home to her father, a hell she has no wish to ever revisit.
These two people begin to discover each other, their interests, opinions, strengths,and an attraction grows between them from an ember to a flame. ( Along with a little help from a well meaning, match making aunt.). There are conflicts, and each is able to help the other solve them, bringing them closer together.
This story is poignant and gentle, and I really enjoyed it. I recommend it, especially for those looking for something ‘sweet’ in the romance genre.
This is a sweet, lovely romance. Augusta Copperweld and William Ainsworth, the Duke of Ravenwood are both rather broken. Augusta, ‘Gussie’, is the victim of an abusive drunk of a father while Will is a war hero with injuries that have greatly affected his appearance and life. Will is a third son, never wished for a dukedom, and lives a lonely existence with a widowed aunt his only regular company.
Will and his aunt come upon Gussie in an unusual setting and see she needs assistance. They take this unknown girl to their home to help her and this is where the relationship begins. Will was a talented physician and has the ability to help her, but he needs his aunt to prod him into doing so. Augusta is reticent to share her identity for fear she’ll be sent home to her father, a hell she has no wish to ever revisit.
These two people begin to discover each other, their interests, opinions, strengths,and an attraction grows between them from an ember to a flame. ( Along with a little help from a well meaning, match making aunt.). There are conflicts, and each is able to help the other solve them, bringing them closer together.
This story is poignant and gentle, and I really enjoyed it. I recommend it, especially for those looking for something ‘sweet’ in the romance genre.
February 22, 2021
The Duke of Destiny series are 4 short novels each featuring a duke who was injured at the Battle of Salamanca in 1812 and upon returning home, had to adapt to changed lives. Each also addresses marriage between nobility and commoners.
The second in the quartet is the Duke of Sorrow, Will, whose face and vision is severely damaged by an explosion while tending the injured on the battlefield. This duke is a physician rather than a typical soldier. Will returns home and elects to seclude himself from all in his country estate, believing he to now be such a horror to behold, as to be monstrous. He only leave the manor for long walks late at night, and during one of these he stumbles upon a young woman lying by a stream, clearly the victim of physical abuse. Having no idea who she is and where she belongs, he brings her back to the manor to recover.
This is very much a Beauty and the Beast retelling, with the beauty, Augusta, refusing to disclose her identity as she fears being returned to her abusive father. Ultimately small but mighty Gussie brings Will back to the light and the living. This was a far better and more interesting story than the first in the series. You can't help but cheer on Will and Gussie as they find their way to justice and love. Loved Will's Aunt Jane and her story as well.
The second in the quartet is the Duke of Sorrow, Will, whose face and vision is severely damaged by an explosion while tending the injured on the battlefield. This duke is a physician rather than a typical soldier. Will returns home and elects to seclude himself from all in his country estate, believing he to now be such a horror to behold, as to be monstrous. He only leave the manor for long walks late at night, and during one of these he stumbles upon a young woman lying by a stream, clearly the victim of physical abuse. Having no idea who she is and where she belongs, he brings her back to the manor to recover.
This is very much a Beauty and the Beast retelling, with the beauty, Augusta, refusing to disclose her identity as she fears being returned to her abusive father. Ultimately small but mighty Gussie brings Will back to the light and the living. This was a far better and more interesting story than the first in the series. You can't help but cheer on Will and Gussie as they find their way to justice and love. Loved Will's Aunt Jane and her story as well.
May 10, 2019
Lord William Ainsworth, Duke of Ravenswood is a younger son come into a dukedom he never expected or wanted to inherit. Will does returns home from the service as a doctor a wounded man after an explosion leaves his face disfigured and sight impaired. Will decides to stay for home and his Aunt Jane comes to comfort him. He’s rejected when his fiancé dumps him and he steadfastly refuse to go out into society, the locals feel sympathy for start to call him the “Duke of Sorrow”.
One night Will and Jane are out walking on his estate when they stumble upon an injured young woman. He’s a healer at heart and decides to bring her back to his manor so that she can recover. Mystery woman, Augusta Copperweld has a fever and welts on her caused by someone hitting her with a crop. As she’s recovery she will not tell them her name or what happened. Her one thought was to run away from home before she is was killed, she doesn’t want anyone to know. A captivation story with mystery, sorrow and a lovely romance between two wounded souls who desire and deserve love and happiness. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book.
One night Will and Jane are out walking on his estate when they stumble upon an injured young woman. He’s a healer at heart and decides to bring her back to his manor so that she can recover. Mystery woman, Augusta Copperweld has a fever and welts on her caused by someone hitting her with a crop. As she’s recovery she will not tell them her name or what happened. Her one thought was to run away from home before she is was killed, she doesn’t want anyone to know. A captivation story with mystery, sorrow and a lovely romance between two wounded souls who desire and deserve love and happiness. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book.
August 30, 2020
What a Lovely Read
The second book in the Dukes of Destiny didn't fail to please. Poor William Ainsworth, Duke of Ravenwood, once a handsome young man was left horrifically scared on the battlefields of France, not only had he horrific injuries but his betrothed called off their engagement as soon as she saw him as she couldn't tolerate the sight of him. What a shallow person she turned out to be, but her decision hurt Will badly. He returned to his estate, appointed an estate manager who turned out to be a rogue and met a young lady who he found injured by a Brooke one night, and his life changed. Augusta Copperweld (my goodness what a name for a 'commoner') aka Miss Brooke as she was named as she wouldn't tell Will her name, wheedled her way into his heart, ably assisted by Will's aunt Jane.
Augusta who was fleeing her abusive father. Finally with Will's support she confronted her father and Will confronted his fears, it all turned out splendidly, the epilogue was particularly sweet.
A lovely, well written story, with a simple and charming plot, of love, strength and over coming fear, well worth a read. I would thoroughly recommend this book.
The second book in the Dukes of Destiny didn't fail to please. Poor William Ainsworth, Duke of Ravenwood, once a handsome young man was left horrifically scared on the battlefields of France, not only had he horrific injuries but his betrothed called off their engagement as soon as she saw him as she couldn't tolerate the sight of him. What a shallow person she turned out to be, but her decision hurt Will badly. He returned to his estate, appointed an estate manager who turned out to be a rogue and met a young lady who he found injured by a Brooke one night, and his life changed. Augusta Copperweld (my goodness what a name for a 'commoner') aka Miss Brooke as she was named as she wouldn't tell Will her name, wheedled her way into his heart, ably assisted by Will's aunt Jane.
Augusta who was fleeing her abusive father. Finally with Will's support she confronted her father and Will confronted his fears, it all turned out splendidly, the epilogue was particularly sweet.
A lovely, well written story, with a simple and charming plot, of love, strength and over coming fear, well worth a read. I would thoroughly recommend this book.
July 21, 2019
I really enjoyed this story & the characters William Percy Ainsworth, Duke of Ravenwood & respected physician & Augusta "Gussie" Copperweld were both scarred inside & out. Will's face suffered an explosion when he was a physician during the war & his whole upper part of his face was scarred & his vision had mostly come back after losing is completely. He has returned to be a scarred recluse with bitter temperament & he wishes to have no guests or go anywhere to see other people.
Gussie had been beaten by her father many times with his fists or riding crop leaving scars on her arms & neck.
While on their nightly walk, Will & his Aunt Jane found Gussie unconscious, with welts on her arms & Will takes her back to his manor so he may treat her & ascertain if there are any more her injuries he could not see in the dark.
This is where their love story begins & it is emotional, funny, deceitful, romantic (just kisses), love & Aunt Jane adds so much wonderful tidbits to the story. I highly recommend this to all historical romance readers.
Gussie had been beaten by her father many times with his fists or riding crop leaving scars on her arms & neck.
While on their nightly walk, Will & his Aunt Jane found Gussie unconscious, with welts on her arms & Will takes her back to his manor so he may treat her & ascertain if there are any more her injuries he could not see in the dark.
This is where their love story begins & it is emotional, funny, deceitful, romantic (just kisses), love & Aunt Jane adds so much wonderful tidbits to the story. I highly recommend this to all historical romance readers.
May 20, 2025
Can Augusta and Will save each other from their dark pasts?
William Ainswortb, Duke of Ravenwood was a youngest son and never expected to inherit the title. He trained as a doctor and enjoyed it. When his father and older brothers all died he inherited the title. He also felt compelled to serve as a medic in the Napoleonic wars. He was badly scarred and came close to losing his vision. Gradually his sight improved.
Whilst out walking one night with his aunt, who had come to his home to help nurse him, he comes across the unconscious form of a young woman who has been badly beaten.
Augusta Cooperweld has endured years of physical abuse at the hands of her drunken father.
She conceals her identity for a while during her recovery.
Gradually the two of them fall in love.
She helps Will realise he can go out into the community and he manages to put right the depredations being inflicted upon his tenants by the man he had left in charge.
This is another enjoyable book in this series
William Ainswortb, Duke of Ravenwood was a youngest son and never expected to inherit the title. He trained as a doctor and enjoyed it. When his father and older brothers all died he inherited the title. He also felt compelled to serve as a medic in the Napoleonic wars. He was badly scarred and came close to losing his vision. Gradually his sight improved.
Whilst out walking one night with his aunt, who had come to his home to help nurse him, he comes across the unconscious form of a young woman who has been badly beaten.
Augusta Cooperweld has endured years of physical abuse at the hands of her drunken father.
She conceals her identity for a while during her recovery.
Gradually the two of them fall in love.
She helps Will realise he can go out into the community and he manages to put right the depredations being inflicted upon his tenants by the man he had left in charge.
This is another enjoyable book in this series
May 7, 2019
Lord William Ainsworth, Duke of Ravenwood, never thought he would be his family’s heir. The youngest son was happy with is lot in life; as a Doctor and Military Physician in Spain. But the death of his father and brothers brought reality too him, then a bomb exploding as he was tending a wounded soldier, sealed his fate. Sent home a hero, with a disfigured face and poor eyesight, his fiancée breaks their engagement. Withdrawn from society and scared, Will opts for home and his Aunt Jane comes to comfort him. On a night walk, through the village, they find a young injured woman lying by the creek. His instincts as a Doctor take over and they take her back to the estate to recover. She will not tell them her name or what happened; and a mystery evolves. However, this mystery, gives Will and Jane something to untangle besides the sorrow he carries. What wonderful characters Whitney Blake has created in her latest work. This is a page turner and one to enjoy.
May 14, 2019
William Percy Ainsworth also known as the Duke of Ravenwood is a gentle kind soul who was not excited about becoming a Duke he has always wanted to be a doctor. He had no choice as he has lost all his family except his aunt. When he was called to war to help with the wounded he did his duty until he became the casualty and sent home. Will has been disfigured, his eyesight diminished and his betrothed has cancelled the engagement. Will never leaves his home during the day he prefers night time jaunts. One night he comes across a young lady who has been severely abused, he bundles her up and takes her home to see to her care. Augusta refuses to give Will her real name although she has a good heart she is fearful her father will find her and she does not fully trust the damaged Duke. I enjoyed this feel good story.
May 22, 2019
William had always known how his life would be. He was the third son of a Duke and a doctor, until life threw many obstacles his way. Resigned to the fact that he is now the Duke he is unprepared for what the future holds for him. Terribly disfigured from an explosion in the war William has come home to a fiancée that can’t look at him and has broken off the engagement. Augusta hasn’t been dealt the best life and after a severe beating by her father collapses as she is trying to run away when William finds her. Both are broken in different ways and both in need of healing. This was such a wonderful story to read. I enjoyed both characters and their journey. This is one book I definitely recommend!
February 12, 2020
Chapter one is painfully slow. I quit twice to dust and I hate dusting, Once chapter two began I read non-stop and finished quickly.
Will a combat physician is horribly injured in battle while treating a injured soldier. He returned to England a Duke, only to have his betrothed wish to be free of the betrothal due to his disfigurement. Partially blind, horribly scarred, single and depressed he goes into seclusion. His aunt comes to stay but cannot bring him from his despair.
He encounters a young woman badly beaten and takes her to his home to care for her injuries. With his aunt as a chaperone he cares for the unknown lady until she heals. During this time they come to care for each other.
Will a combat physician is horribly injured in battle while treating a injured soldier. He returned to England a Duke, only to have his betrothed wish to be free of the betrothal due to his disfigurement. Partially blind, horribly scarred, single and depressed he goes into seclusion. His aunt comes to stay but cannot bring him from his despair.
He encounters a young woman badly beaten and takes her to his home to care for her injuries. With his aunt as a chaperone he cares for the unknown lady until she heals. During this time they come to care for each other.
May 9, 2019
William Ainsworth was the youngest of three sons, so the only responsibilities he had was to himself. He decided to study to be a doctor. He never expected that his brothers and both his parents would die, and leave him as the new Duke of Ravenswood. Now he has returned home from the war badly wounded and scarred forever. He has always been the quiet type, now he is reclusive.
Augusta Copperweld is the abused daughter of the town drunk. Her one thought was to run before she is killed. She didn't get far.
This is a sweet, emotional story of two damaged people learning to live again. Lovely characters and a little humour.
An enjoyable read.
Augusta Copperweld is the abused daughter of the town drunk. Her one thought was to run before she is killed. She didn't get far.
This is a sweet, emotional story of two damaged people learning to live again. Lovely characters and a little humour.
An enjoyable read.
November 6, 2020
Duke Of Sorrow is a a phenomenal historical romance by Whitney Blake. Ms. Blake has provided readers with a well-written book populated with a stellar cast of characters. Will returns home after being injured in battle to be dumped by the woman he was to marry. Augusta fled from her father after a beating and was found by Will and his aunt. Augusta and Will's story is loaded with drama, humor, action and suspense. I enjoyed every page of this book and look forward to reading more from Whitney Blake in the future. Duke Of Sorrow is book 2 of the Dukes of Destiny Series but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.
March 25, 2020
The Duke of Ravencourt, Will Ainsworth, comes Home from war with a scarred face. He’s decided that he’s just too disfigured to go into public and hides from his tenants and walks into the village at night. Enter his beloved Aunt on a mission to get him back into society. They find a young woman severely beaten next to a brook and take her to his home to heal her wounds. She won’t tell them her name or where she’s from Aunt starts planning and the games begin. I enjoyed this story. The descriptions are so real I felt like i was there
May 10, 2019
Duke of Love
This is a great book about William Percy Ainsworth, the Duke of Ravenwood, and Augusta Copperweld. Will was injured in the battle of Salamanca.he came home a bitter man with the injuries on his face. Will and his Aunt Jane found Augusta by the brook. She had a fever and had welts on her caused by someone hitting her with a crop. Will carries her home so he can attend to her injuries.
Now the story needs to be read to find out what has happened.
This is a great book about William Percy Ainsworth, the Duke of Ravenwood, and Augusta Copperweld. Will was injured in the battle of Salamanca.he came home a bitter man with the injuries on his face. Will and his Aunt Jane found Augusta by the brook. She had a fever and had welts on her caused by someone hitting her with a crop. Will carries her home so he can attend to her injuries.
Now the story needs to be read to find out what has happened.
May 18, 2019
Doctors need mending
Augusta suffered from an abusive father beaten nearly to death she tripped on a beach from her injuries! Will only went out at night literally stumbles across her! Will suffered from facial injuries he feels made him a monster! Half dead and No where else to go Will and his Aunt take her home. Will's doctor training kicks in and he nurses her and his own heart back to health!
Augusta suffered from an abusive father beaten nearly to death she tripped on a beach from her injuries! Will only went out at night literally stumbles across her! Will suffered from facial injuries he feels made him a monster! Half dead and No where else to go Will and his Aunt take her home. Will's doctor training kicks in and he nurses her and his own heart back to health!
September 23, 2019
This was an especially good read. The emotional ups and downs were poignant. My only problem with the book is that I find it highly unlikely back in his day for the Duke to fall in love with a commoner such as Augusta. However, that being said, he was what she needed and His Grave certainly needed Augusta so it was a win-win situation for literally everyone in the chounty. Well written, funny and saad. They needed each other. Well done!
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July 11, 2020
William and augusta
Wonderful story and well written William became such a recluse after serving the the military and be coming injured but then he and his aunt Jane rescued Augusta on a night when they were walking and nursed her back to health after being abused by her father. Aunt Jane knew all along that William needed to return to the living and she knew that Augusta could bring love laughter and life back into William so glad they had they HEA would highly recomnend
Wonderful story and well written William became such a recluse after serving the the military and be coming injured but then he and his aunt Jane rescued Augusta on a night when they were walking and nursed her back to health after being abused by her father. Aunt Jane knew all along that William needed to return to the living and she knew that Augusta could bring love laughter and life back into William so glad they had they HEA would highly recomnend
May 27, 2019
Good read
William's tragedy is do true for the world today. Gussie's story unfortunately still happens today. This book made me think how many things have changed and how many haven't. It was a good read that could have been morose but it wasn't. It's a sweet story of finding your own.
William's tragedy is do true for the world today. Gussie's story unfortunately still happens today. This book made me think how many things have changed and how many haven't. It was a good read that could have been morose but it wasn't. It's a sweet story of finding your own.
August 7, 2019
No attempt to sync the setting, very modern language and characters. H is titled, a surgeon in Napoleonic war, now disfigured. The h is hurt, her father beats her, so a good start. But the H finds the h, she's hurt so takes her home, and yes her aunt is there to chaperone, but they treat her as a guest. She's a local girl, yet she knows just how to act as a lady. It seemed silly to me.
April 16, 2021
Good story
I enjoyed this sweet little story for the most part. I did find some scenes a bit confusing, especially when the characters would have memory flashbacks. Very difficult to follow. It's good. Characters are quite realistic and scenery is well described. With a bit of editing it could be much better.
I enjoyed this sweet little story for the most part. I did find some scenes a bit confusing, especially when the characters would have memory flashbacks. Very difficult to follow. It's good. Characters are quite realistic and scenery is well described. With a bit of editing it could be much better.
August 18, 2019
Duke of Sorrow (Book 2) By Whitney Blake
Four stars, Augusta a commoner who was abused by her father..William a Duke was scarred from explosion in his face during the war.. Could they find love, him with his face and she from lowe class.. Fairy tale with a good ending.
Four stars, Augusta a commoner who was abused by her father..William a Duke was scarred from explosion in his face during the war.. Could they find love, him with his face and she from lowe class.. Fairy tale with a good ending.
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