Phillip Peartree, Duke of Bartlett, dreamed of a peaceful life with a suitable mate until a hunting accident left him scarred and nearly deaf. Resigned to spending the rest of his days alone, Phillip has devoted himself to rebuilding his family estate. But a chance encounter with a lovely young woman in a dusty bookstore rekindles his almost-forgotten hopes and dreams.
Lady Amelia Partridge has no time for the frivolity of the London social scene. In addition to her work with the Ladies Literary Society, she has a mission – educating poor children in the city. She also has a secret life, one she fears might drive away the young duke who has become increasingly important to her.
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Summary
Overall The Partridge and the Peartree is a short Christmas novella. It is a sweet, clean romance. Philip is disfigured from a hunting accident and is not into the social scene. He literally bumps into Amelia at a book store. Amelia was an lovely character. She helped underprivileged kids and was secretly a writer. There were cute
misunderstandings where Phillip didn't hear her talking to him. If you're looking for a sweet, romantic novella with a Christmas theme, The Partridge and the Peartree is for you.