Only seven days to go until “Seven Days A Duchess” is released.
As always, I’m nervous and fidgety, but thanks to your reactions and your wonderful feedback, I’m a little calmer than usual before a release.
The first reviews of this very long book have already come in, and they are absolutely heart-warming. I had tears in my eyes more than once (or twice… or three, four times), and just as often my feet itched to break into a happy dance.
Today, however, it’s not about what happens in the story, but about my seven favourite characters that I’d like to introduce to you.
Morgan Beauchamp, Duke of Comerford
The Duke. Need I say more? He’s taciturn. Gruff. Grumpy. A man of action. Breathtakingly handsome. Strong as seven men and… no, forgive me. I got carried away, as I always do when it comes to him. Something you’ll soon get to experience for yourself delighted giggle.
First line in the book: “What are you doing on my land, girl?”
Miss Marian Holloway
She’s a true optimist and sees the good in everyone (except, of course, in the dreadful Monster Duke). She’s talkative… I mean, eloquent, quick-witted – very much so, otherwise she’d never have come up with the brilliant idea of how to escape the Duke’s clutches after seven days.
First line in the book: “For you, still Miss Holloway!”
Countess Brunhild Sachsen-Coburg-Saalfeld (Aunt Brunhild)
The Duke’s German aunt always looks as though she’s been caught in seven days of rain, unless the subject is her beloved Ludwig, the fat pug. Some (namely the Duke) would call her spiteful. Others (namely herself) think she’s simply a misunderstood woman who speaks nothing but the truth.
First line in the book: “I… I… Morgan, my boy, you’re alive!”
Mr. Edward St Aubyn (Eddie)
Marian’s best friend is an incurable romantic who firmly believes in the power of love. He’d happily pack up his things and move to Paris.
First line in the book: “Are you sure the Duke is even at home?”
Sir Osmond
For Marian’s father, everyday life is a book with seven seals. He owns the house called “Safe Harbour.” He has no idea that his beloved daughter will settle his debts by marrying the odious Duke of Comerford.
First line in the book: “Make sure you bring my child home before nightfall, do you hear?”
The Commodore (a cheeky parrot)
He is utterly convinced he has sailed the seven seas and speaks exactly as he pleases.
First line in the book: “Handsome fellow! Real heartthrob!”
Mrs. North
The captain’s widow lives with Sir Osmond and Miss Marian in “Safe Harbour.” She dreams of soaring higher than cloud nine one day.
First line in the book: “Good morning, dear.”
And now just one last thing before I go.
Seven Days A Duchess releases November 18, 2025.