The Duchess Deal

A battle-scarred duke in need of an heir. A vicar's-daughter-turned-seamstress in need of payment. When Emma barges into Ash's library wearing a wedding dress, he takes the opportunity to fulfill both of their needs, complete with stipulations to ensure this will be only a marriage of convenience--no love required or desired. Mary Jane Wells skillfully voices the characters, their attitudes and attributes enlivened throughout her performance. Wells's portrayals highlight Ash's pompous attitude, Emma's intelligent, humorous personality, and butler Mr. Khan's caring yet long-suffering disposition. The listener feels transported to the Regency-era London home--and bedroom--of the Duke and Duchess of Ashbury. A fun story with a delightful narration. A.L.S.M. 2018 Audies Finalist � AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine