The Duchess in His Bed: A Sins for All Seasons Novel

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This passage is emblematic of Bosola’s internal struggle. On some level, he wants to be good, and rues being made into “a villain"; yet, he feels bound to Ferdinand because of the “bounty” that Ferdinand has given him, and he wants “to avoid ingratitude.” However, he sees his choices only in extreme terms that do not allow for any middle ground. He not only will employ vice, but will actually “do all the ill man can invent,” simply because Ferdinand gave him a job. Bosola’s inability to temper his loyalty to the evil brothers until it is far too late--when even Ferdinand wishes he had--is a large part of what brings hell to Earth in this play. Given that Joan has a life that’s busier than most people’s half her age, Percy doesn’t notice the age gap at all. ‘I think what is important is not age, but how you look, feel and behave,’ says Joan, who says she still thinks of herself as a 40-year-old woman. In fact, she believes it’s ‘tremendously rude’ to ask a woman her age or discuss it. ‘My mother’s generation never did it,’ she says. ‘But you know, people have been calling me an older woman since I was 38!’ A recent widow, Selena Sheffield, Duchess of Lushing, has never known passion, not until Aiden’s slow, sensual seduction leads her on a journey of discovery and incredible pleasure. But her reasons for visiting the notorious club are not all that they seem.Plot wise, it was good, but there was a lot more inner monologue than I would have liked. Selena and Aiden really talk and get to know each other and I was so happy to see open communication; especially when it came to The Secret Plan {which didn't stay secret for too long}. I wanted more more more of them together, but perhaps that's just me being greedy because I loved them together. Owner David Smeaton, 51, told the Daily Mail: "We got a call out of the blue from one of the Duchess's staff asking if we could provide one like the model they slept in. We’re also invited to sympathize with Georgiana regarding her adulterous affair with Charles Grey (“Everyone has a lover,” she angrily tells her husband). Given the duke’s monstrous treatment of her, we’re tempted to rationalize, Who wouldn’t flee to the arms of a passionate soul mate in that situation? Lorraine Heath has always had a soft spot for emotional love stories. No doubt because growing up, watching movies with her mom, she was taught that the best movies "won't half make you cry."​​​​​​​

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Aiden was a pretty good hero. He fell for Salena without a really clear cut reason, but I was able to put that aside. Not quite insta-love, but insta-lust at least. He was honorable in his own way and cared deeply about his found family. It was interesting to see the circumstances of his birth unravel and I was happy with how all of that turned out. The romance was OK. Overall, I liked the book.

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The next offer I got was with Bob Hope and Bing Crosby in The Road To Hong Kong. He said, “You can’t do this. It’s absolute crap.” I said, “Well, I’m doing it” and off I went.’ Kate Middleton and Prince William have bought a new matrimonial bed - that contains no fewer than 4,200 springs. I've given this an A for narration and a C+ for content at AudioGals - the narration grade bumps the overall grade up to 4-and-a-bit stars. Of course, Joan’s career took off in a big way when she landed the role of the scheming and powerful Alexis Carrington in Eighties soap Dynasty. So convincing was she that she’s been inextricably associated with the shoulder-pad wearing diva ever since. ‘People enjoy this fantasy that I am a super-bitch because of Alexis,’ she says. ‘I think it’s utterly ridiculous that powerful, resilient women are portrayed as dangerous, whereas in my experience it’s the predatory men who are the real threat.’ But really it was because he made me turn down several movies, including Sons and Lovers. It was stupid of me not to have done it, but you make mistakes. Show me a person who hasn’t made a mistake and I’ll show you somebody who hasn’t lived.

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Overall, it was a book I couldn't put down with a grand gesture from her that I think I read 4 times before I could continue. I can't wait for the next book in the series. The couple bought the bed from a firm called Healthbeds based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire and will now use it in their new home at Kensington Palace in London.