The Duke Removed His Wife’s Portrait—She Left Before the Guests Arrived

The duke put his wife’s portrait away to please his sister. Before their guests arrived, his duchess had left the house. An original Regency romance about a second wife, the memory of a lost love, and a husband who must learn to make room for the woman beside him. Marianne never asked Benedict to remove his first wife’s portrait. She respected Anne’s memory and cared for the daughter she left behind. But when Benedict takes down Marianne’s newly painted portrait and replaces it with Anne’s, he expects his wife to understand. Instead, Marianne leaves. For Benedict, restoring the painting seems like a simple solution. For Marianne, the hurt reaches far beyond a place on the wall. She wants a marriage in which her wishes matter—even when they inconvenience his family. To earn her trust again, Benedict must stop using the past to silence the present. Enjoy this complete historical romance audiobook from Duke Love Stories, featuring a strong heroine, family conflict, grief, and an earned second chance at love. Subscribe to @DukeLoveStoriesChannel and turn on notifications for more Regency romance stories. Was Marianne right to leave? What would have helped you believe Benedict had changed? Share your thoughts—and tell us where you are listening from. All characters and events in this story are fictional and created for entertainment purposes. 0:00 A Portrait Hidden in the Shadows 2:29 The Arrival of Lady Caroline 5:34 Seeking Refuge at Mrs. Weston's 12:47 A Garden Conversation on Truth 17:04 A Christmas Reunion and New Beginnings #DukeLoveStories #DukeRomance #HistoricalRomance