Title: Duchess
Author: Josephine Edgar
Format: Hardcover
Genre: Historical Romance / Gothic Fiction
Condition: Used – Fair

Duchess is the first novel in Josephine Edgar’s Viola’s Story series, a sweeping historical romance set in Edwardian England. The narrative follows Viola Corbett, an illegitimate shopgirl whose striking beauty and grace earn her the nickname "Duchess." Despite her humble origins, Viola captivates London society, attracting the attention of four suitors. However, her heart belongs to an aristocrat whose family deems her unsuitable. As Viola navigates love, scandal, and a trial for murder, she confronts the rigid class structures and moral expectations of her time.

Note: This hardcover edition is in used but fair condition, showing visible wear that does not impact readability.