A Shrew For The Duke By Emma Linfield «2026»

Meanwhile, , is struggling under the weight of his late father's massive debts. To save his siblings from financial ruin, he enters into a "despicable deal" to deceive and court Lady Catherine for the benefit of another man. However, his plan goes awry when he finds himself genuinely falling for Catherine’s difficult yet charming nature. The central conflict revolves around Henry's guilt over his deception and the fallout that occurs when Catherine eventually discovers the truth. Key Characters

: Emma Linfield draws heavily from the works of Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer , aiming to blend traditional Regency elegance with romantic storytelling. Reader Insights A Shrew for the Duke by Emma Linfield

: Catherine’s younger sister, whose future hinges on Catherine's willingness to be courted. Book Details Length : Approximately 425 pages (80,000 words). Meanwhile, , is struggling under the weight of

Lady Catherine is a dedicated spinster who has sworn off marriage. Her younger sister, Rose, is eager to enter society, but their father has issued a strict decree: Rose cannot be courted until Catherine herself is wed. The central conflict revolves around Henry's guilt over

: A sharp-tongued, independent woman committed to her convictions and protecting her sister from the marriage market.

, particularly in "difficult" or "guarded" heroines who find redemption or love.

is a historical Regency romance novel by Emma Linfield , published in January 2023 by Cobalt Fairy. The story follows a classic "enemies-to-lovers" and "fake courtship" trope, focusing on the tension between a determined spinster and a desperate Duke. Plot Summary