The Duke Expected His Wife to Return—She Was Preparing to Leave England

The duke asked his wife to leave their house. He never expected her to leave England. An original Regency romance about a neglected duchess, a booked passage to Lisbon, and a marriage that cannot be repaired by another command. After Julian dismisses her feelings and sends her away, Clara accepts the invitation she has postponed for years. With her trunks packed and her drawing case ready, she plans to visit her aunt in Portugal—and rediscover the work she once loved. Julian arrives expecting to bring his wife home. Instead, he discovers that her departure was planned long before their latest argument. As the sailing date approaches, his attempts to reconcile expose the habits that drove them apart. Clara must decide whether to trust him again. Julian must face a harder question: can he respect her choice even when it takes her away from him? Enjoy this historical romance audiobook from Duke Love Stories, featuring marriage conflict, a determined heroine, and a second chance earned through patience and change. Was Clara right to leave England after Julian asked her to stay? Share your thoughts—and tell us which city or country you’re listening from. Subscribe to @DukeLoveStoriesChannel and turn on notifications for more Regency romance stories. All characters and events in this story are fictional and created for entertainment purposes. 0:00 A Sudden Departure 1:41 Echoes of a Dinner Party 3:47 The Truth Behind the Ticket 7:43 Rediscovering the Lost Portfolios 11:03 The Final Supper Before the Sea 17:51 Reunion on the Terrace #DukeLoveStories #DukeRomance #HistoricalRomance