SOLVED. Regency romance, H doesn't like to eat alone....because... Possible Spoiler ahead. [s]

[Susan]

I'm trying to remember a regency romance where the H, a duke (?) is found as a young child by (?) at his estate surrounded by dead family and staff after a (?health issue) strikes. He doesn't like to eat alone, or be alone????

[Kate]

Was the health issue tuberculosis? And he continues to live on the estate with all of the staff who care for him?


The summary you’ve given sounds familiar to me

[Susan]

Kate wrote: "Was the health issue tuberculosis? And he continues to live on the estate with all of the staff who care for him?


The summary you’ve given sounds familiar to me"


No, it was chicken pox or flu or "plague" of some sort. And he was found there as the only one alive.

[Kate]

Oh okay. It sounds really familiar and I know I’ve read it before. I’m combing through all my books right now to see if I can find it

[Ann aka Iftcan]

It sounds a bit (except for the sexes) like the beginning of The Secret Garden, since that is how Mary is found at the home of her parents.

[Susan]

Ann aka Iftcan wrote: "It sounds a bit (except for the sexes) like the beginning of The Secret Garden, since that is how Mary is found at the home of her parents."


But it's not, lol.
It's a regency romance all about the grown up duke.

[Kate]

If someone knew this title, I’d appreciate it too! I cannot find it in my library even though I know I’ve read it before

[Kate]

Was it Scottish, English, etc?

[Susan]

Kate wrote: "Was it Scottish, English, etc?"

Regency London.

[Susan]

FOUND IT! Elizabeth Boyle, Along Came A Duke.
Thanks all!

[Kate]

That’s so exciting! I’m so glad you finally found it. I can’t wait to read it now

[Susan]

Kate wrote: "That’s so exciting! I’m so glad you finally found it. I can’t wait to read it now"

It's hilarious, although not from the H's back story.... but the heroine and her dog are such fun! I read it quite a while ago and just couldn't quite remember it, but knew it was a good one worth another read. Enjoy! 😊

[Kris]

Glad you found your book, Susan. Here's the link - Along Came a Duke by Elizabeth Boyle. Added a spoiler alert to the topic header.