Eloisa James

b. 1962

1 series 6 books in order

Eloisa James is the pen name of Mary Bly, a tenured Shakespeare professor at Fordham University who writes best-selling Regency and Georgian romance novels. Her novels are published in 30 countries and have sold approximately 7 million copies worldwide. On our catalog she is credited with the Desperate Duchesses series. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

Born
1962
Known for
Desperate duchesses

Series by Eloisa James

Desperate duchesses

6 books in order · 2007–2008

  1. Cover of Duchess By Night

    Duchess By Night

    2008 · Eloisa James

    Harriet, Duchess of Berrow, is tired of her title and its responsibilities and wants to attend an outrageous soiree hosted by Lord Justinian Strange,…

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    When the Duke Returns

    2008 · Eloisa James

    The Duchess of Cosway, Lady Isidore, yearns for a man she has never met, her own husband, having been married by proxy as a child. When she finally…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Eloisa James written?

We list 6 books by Eloisa James across 1 series, published between 2007–2008 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Eloisa James's books?

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