{"product_id":"the-duke-and-the-spirits-michael-stolle-9798199503501","title":"The Duke and the Spirits of the Past: Historical Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA gripping historical novel full of intrigue, dark secrets, and deadly struggles for power!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrance in the 17th century - an age of conflict, love, and honour, where any means are justified in the pursuit of power.\u003c\/b\u003e Henri de Beauvoir is a man who will stop at nothing - even making a pact with the devil - to achieve his sinister ambitions. As the ruthless cousin of the Marquis de Beauvoir and Duke of Hertford, he spins a perilous web of deception, intrigue, and betrayal to bring about his cousin's downfall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eA secret enemy from the past threatens to destroy the Marquis.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eDanger lurks in the shadows - always ready to strike.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn unexpected love may change everything.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the fate of the Marquis hangs in the balance, a deadly game of cat and mouse unfolds - one where every move is could prove fatal. \u003cb\u003eCan Henri carry out his dark plans, or will the secrets buried in his past become his downfall?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for fans of Ken Follett, Rebecca Gablé, and Philippa Gregory!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical setting with atmosphere and authentic detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntrigue, betrayal, and a ruthless battle between two men over a great inheritance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA dark anti-hero battling his own demons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuspense right through to the final page!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDive into a world of power, passion, and dark secrets!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet your copy now and lose yourself in an epic historical adventure!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael Stolle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798199503501\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 428\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.95d","brand":"Michael Stolle","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48997767151871,"sku":"9798199503501","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-duke-and-the-spirits-michael-stolle-9798199503501","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}