Duke And Duplicity By Emma V. Leech Apr 2026

is a Regency romance by Emma V. Leech that centers on a lonely duke seeking genuine connection and a heroine forced into a daring gender-swapping deception. Released in February 2019, it is the 15th book in the popular Rogues and Gentlemen series. Core Premise & Characters

Readers note that Archie's identity isn't just a costume; she feels a deep connection to her traditionally masculine role and attire. Duke and Duplicity by Emma V. Leech

Known to the world as "Archie" Archibald, she is a woman who has spent years dressing in male attire . While her disguise began out of necessity, she finds herself thrust into the Duke of Ranleigh's confidence before she can reveal her true identity. is a Regency romance by Emma V

The story leans heavily on the friends-to-lovers and gender-disguise tropes, building tension through Ranleigh's growing, confusing feelings for his "friend". Core Premise & Characters Readers note that Archie's

A man bored by the superficiality of the marriage mart, Ranleigh possesses a romantic heart and is searching for a woman who will truly "make his jaded soul sing".

Typical of Leech's signature style, the book features "fearless heroines" and "dangerous heroes" with a "sensual payoff" that is character-driven rather than purely erotic. Series Context Duke and Duplicity (Rogues and Gentlemen): Leech, Emma V

As their friendship deepens, Archie falls for the Duke, creating a high-stakes choice: reveal her secret and risk social ruin, or disappear from his life forever to maintain her safety. Key Narrative Features