I was thrilled to bits to learn yesterday that The Lost Duchess has been shortlisted for a Reader Award at this year’s Festival of Romance in the ‘Best Historical Read’ category.  The full shortlist is here:
http://festivalofromance.co.uk/#/awards/4549309129

The Lost Duchess by Jenny Barden (Ebury)
The Spice Merchant’s Wife by Charlotte Betts (Piatkus)
The Gilded Fan by Christina Courtenay (Choc Lit)
A Bargain Struck by Liz Harris (Choc Lit)
Maid of Oaklands Manor by Terri Nixon (Piatkus Entice)
The Affair by Gill Paul (Avon)

Wonderful to see other friends shortlisted for other awards.

The Festival will be a very happy occasion!TLD in box (640x482)