The Viscount Who Vexed Me

Hattie Woodchurch is asked by the Duke of Santiava, Mateo, to be his personal assistant. She is ideal for the job, but royal protocol demands that he also find a wife from English society. Mateo soon realizes that only one woman captures his attention, and she is not one of the women he is meant to be dancing with.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 25 May 2023
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

"Having been jilted, Hattie Woodchurch has no prospects. Until she is asked by the visiting Duke of Santiava, Mateo, to be his personal assistant. He needs help with his correspondence, and Hattie, with her intelligence and wit, is ideal. But royal protocol demands Mateo also find a wife from English society, and Hattie is perfect for advice on ladies of note. With her blunt and honest opinions, Mateo soon finds himself relying on Hattie's guidance. Until it comes time to choose a wife, and Mateo realizes only one woman truly captures his attention, and she is not any of the women he is meant to be dancing with…"

Having been jilted, Hattie Woodchurch finds herself with no prospects in sight. However, her fortunes take a turn when the visiting Duke of Santiava, Mateo, requests her assistance as his personal assistant. Mateo seeks her expertise in handling his correspondence, recognizing her intelligence and wit as ideal qualities. Yet, royal protocol stipulates that Mateo must also find a wife from English society. Undeterred, Hattie proves to be an invaluable asset in offering advice on notable ladies. Her direct and honest opinions earn her Mateo's trust, and he relies heavily on her guidance. As the time comes to select a wife, Mateo realizes that his heart is drawn to a woman who surpasses all the women he is expected to dance with. However, she is not part of the social circles he is meant to engage with.

Weight: 252g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781848458574