Historical Fiction Virtual Blog Tours Presents…
Project Duchess
By Sabrina Jeffries
From New York Times bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries
comes a sparkling new series about an oft-widowed mother’s grown children, who
blaze through society in their quest for the truth about their fathers . . .
and in the process find that love just might conquer all . . .
A series of stepfathers and a difficult childhood have
left Fletcher “Grey” Pryde, 5th Duke of Greycourt, with a guarded heart,
enviable wealth, and the undeserved reputation of a rogue. Grey’s focus on
expanding his dukedom allows him little time to find a wife. But when his
mother is widowed yet again and he meets the charmingly unconventional woman
managing his stepfather’s funeral, he’s shocked to discover how much they have
in common. Still, Grey isn’t interested in love, no matter how pretty, or delightfully
outspoken, the lady . . .
Beatrice Wolfe gave up on romance long ago, and the
arrogant Duke of Greycourt with his rakish reputation isn’t exactly changing
her mind. Then Grey agrees to assist his grief-stricken mother with her latest
“project”: schooling spirited, unfashionable Beatrice for her debut. Now that
Beatrice is seeing through Grey’s charms to his wounded heart, she’s having
trouble keeping him at arm’s length. But once Grey starts digging into her
family’s secrets, she must decide whether her loyalties lie with her family . .
. or with the man whose lessons capture her heart .
Praise
for Sabrina Jeffries’ previous novels.
“Quick pacing, witty
dialogue, and charmingly original characters set Jeffries’ books apart”
Publishers Weekly,
starred review.
“Master storyteller Jeffries is at the top of her game.”
RT Book Reviews, Top
Pick on The Secret of Flirting.
A Conversation with Sabrina Jeffries
Hi Sabrina, welcome to Myths, Legends, Books & Coffee
Pots…. Could you tell my readers a little about who you are and what kind of
books you write.
My name is Sabrina Jeffries, and I’m the New York Times bestselling author of over
fifty novels and novellas, most of them historicals
set in the Regency period.
I love Regency Romance. What inspired you to write Project Duchess?
First, the pleasure I had writing a previous series, The
Hellions, with a mystery thread going through all five books that was only
solved in the last book. Second, my fascination with blended families. I don’t
come from one myself, which may be why I find them interesting. I’ve always
wondered how dealing with a stepsister, half-brother, stepfather, etc., differs
from dealing with full siblings in a nuclear family. Families in past centuries
were more likely to be blended, since the mortality rate for mothers was higher
(many more women died in childbirth), but I thought it might be fun to deal
with a family where the mother lived and the fathers died. Sort of a matriarchy
within a patriarchy.
What were the challenges you faced in researching this
period of history?
Finding information about
everyday life issues in the Regency is harder than researching the usual stuff
like ballrooms and gowns, etc. I pored over books and web articles to learn a)
what the etiquette was for being presented in society and b) how funerals were
handled, among other things.
There are many
Regency-set historical romances. Can you tell us three things that set your
novel apart?
I tend to focus more on
historical avenues that aren’t familiar to people—like how an estate is
actually run and what social issues were important at the time. Not too many
historical romances talk about how hunting dogs were bred, for example.
No, you are right, they do not! Can you share with us
what you are you currently working on?
I’m plotting the third book of
the series (the second book, The
Bachelor, is already in production). But I can’t even say much about it
because I’m pretty much at the beginning of that process. I can say that it’s about the second
oldest duke brother, the Duke of Thornstock.
Such a pleasure talking to you
today, Sabrina.
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Sabrina Jeffries
Sabrina Jeffries is the New York Times
bestselling author of more than 50 novels and works of short fiction (some
written under the pseudonyms Deborah Martin and Deborah Nicholas). Whatever
time not spent writing in a coffee-fueled haze is spent traveling with her
husband and adult autistic son or indulging in one of her passions—jigsaw
puzzles, chocolate, and music. With over 9 million books in print in more than
20 languages, the North Carolina author never regrets tossing aside a budding
career in academics for the sheer joy of writing fun fiction, and hopes that
one day a book of hers will end up saving the world.
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