The Duke’s Dream (The Swans of Paris Book 1)

“Unforgettable. An exhilarating read filled with everything I love about Regency romance.”
—Readers’ Favorite, ★★★★★

Helene de Beaumont, a French émigrée in Regency London, is poised to become the star of Sir Walter Scott’s new ballet, La Sylphide. With flawless technique and a self-taught mastery of dancing en pointe, her dreams of ballet glory are finally within reach.

But when she captures the attention of William Harcourt, the powerful and enigmatic Duke of Albemarle—known in political circles as the Silent Sovereign—everything changes.

He’s spent years haunted by the image of a sprite glimpsed only in restless dreams—graceful, untouchable, and maddeningly out of reach. Now she stands before him on stage: Helene. And the moment he sees her, he knows one thing with certainty—he must have her.

As fascination turns to obsession, Helene is swept into a dangerous waltz of power, passion, and surrender. In a season glittering with promise and peril, she must choose between the life she’s fought for… or the man who could unravel it all with a single touch.

A steamy historical romance with high stakes and heart. Perfect for lovers of forbidden romance, brooding dukes, and heroines who rise from the shadows to claim center stage.

“Amazing writing.”
—Goodreads review

“If you love Bridgerton, then this book is for you.”
—Goodreads review

“I feel totally immersed in the time period and the characters’ struggles. The historical parts of her books are so well thought out and interesting, and add such depth.”
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“This book is perfect for fans of Bridgerton, with the romance, society gatherings, and angst.”
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“The writing of Ms. Siniscalchi is astoundingly beautiful. She elevates this genre to a moving and unforgettable experience.”
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“So immersive and steamy. I loved everything about this book. It all sounds like a fairy tale movie.”
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“I’ve rarely read a couple with as much chemistry as Hélène and William. Right from the start, there’s this sizzling, air-cutting tension between them.”
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“This author is a true artist with her words.”
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“I heard it once said that some authors turn their books into art. This book is an art form.”
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“A lush, ethereal, romantic, erotic, and ambitious book featuring an intense dance between an incalcitrant, rigid duke and a ballerina with a spine of steel, set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic wars, the lingering effects of the French Revolution, and the constraints of Regency-era aristocracy.”
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“A beautiful story told in beautiful language.”
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