Isabella has been in love with Candover since she was young. He was the only one who believed in her as she grew up the only heiress to the duchy. With Candover's support, she took command of the duchy and her finances when she came of age. In an attempt to save both of them the horror of a search for a spouse, Isabella proposes to James. She is humiliated and devastated when he refuses.

Candover's life has been one of duty to his title, his family and friends. He made a promise to his godfather that Isabella would never be forced to marry a man much older than her. Knowing the age difference between them, he turns Isabella down even as he yearns to accept.

Sophia Nash adds to her impressive list of titles with THE ONCE AND FUTURE DUCHESS. Her characters expose their weaknesses to the reader, making them real. It's impossible to resist their allure. This makes the reader intimately involved in the unfolding of the story. There are elements of tragedy and comedy finely wrapped into the story, which will keep the reader actively cheering for the characters to make the right decision. The ending of THE ONCE AND FUTURE DUCHESS leaves the reader with a satisfaction that all works out as it should.

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