The Truth About Dukes

Rogues to Riches #5

by Grace Burrowes

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ /5

Trigger warnings provided at end.

Grace Burrowes has manage to grab me by the heartstrings and bring me along for another emotional rollercoaster of a romance! My heat ached with sorrow and joy as I read this book.

The fifth book in the Wentworth series continues where we left off from A Rogue by Any Other Name. Lady Althea and her Lord Nathanial are planning their nuptials, and their siblings are busy re-establishing their secret acquaintance.

Lady Constance is not a woman free of skeletons in her closet and soon her budding relationship and romance with the true Duke of Rothmere will bring them to light. Can Robert, the at long last returned duke be able to handle his lady loves scandal as he fights to prove his sanity and fitness to be the duke?

These character were both so fascinating had me quite invested in them eventually acquiring their HEA. Both have suffered so much in their youth and now find strength within each other to overcome their past setbacks and fight together for a much deserved happy future.

I wanted to add that a main focal point of this story is the fact that the Duke has epilepsy. In this time period, views and treatments of this affliction were archaic and somewhat monstrous in a modern light. I felt (as a person whom has a family member with this condition) that Burrowes’ representation was emotional difficult at times to read, the overall effect was true to the time. Truth hurts sometimes. We are so fortunate to be in a modern time where medical innovation has provided un-intrusive and effective treatments, as well as a more positive perceptions of neurological and mental heath issues. The rallying and support that the close relations and more open minded characters really softened the blow of certain villainous characters actions.

Lady Constance and Rothmere captured my heart and their struggles became mine. That is the sign of a great romance!

The Truth About Dukes by Grace Burrowes is scheduled to release November 10th, 2020.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Forever Grand Central Publishing) through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Trigger Warnings:

-Negative perception/ reception of persons with epilepsy and mental health disorders.

-Allegations of abuse in a treatment facility.

-A young mother has to giveaway her newborn child

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