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1 author picked The Duke Who Didn't as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
When I pick up a Courtney Milan historical romance, I know I will be hit in the heart with a story that is as insightful as it is moving.
The only question was which of her books to include in this list!
I chose The Duke Who Didn’t because it explores class, race, and gender roles in the delightful setting of a small town in the English countryside hosting an annual sports festival.
The plot reckons with the aristocrat’s responsibility to his people, the challenges and joys of a working-class community, and the exploitation of non-British identities for profit.
And…
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