The Dukes Dream

Title: The Dukes Dream

Author: Giovanna Siniscalchi

Genre: Historical Romance

Published Date: 2025

Book Length: 417

Format Read: E Book supplied by the author in return for an honest review

Star Rating: 5***** I loved it and highly recommend

About Book: 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.

My Thoughts: The Duke's Dream by Giovanna Siniscalchi is a historical romance novel that beautifully intertwines themes of obsession, love, aristocracy, and ballet. This is the third book I’ve read by Siniscalchi, and once again, her lyrical prose is nothing short of poetic. Her descriptions are so vivid and emotive that I could feel the characters' longing and see the events unfolding as if I were right there with them. My words hardly do this book justice.

The story is told from the alternating perspectives of William and Helene, which adds depth and richness to their individual experiences. I especially loved the elegant preludes to each chapter—short, evocative paragraphs that reflect on Helene's connection to ballet and William's ties to the aristocracy. It's a touch that makes the novel feel almost cinematic.

The pacing is steady but brimming with anticipation as the drama intensifies with each turn of the page. William and Helene’s chemistry is magnetic; they practically dance around each other, fighting the pull of desire yet succumbing to it in moments of raw passion. And be warned—Siniscalchi does not hold back on the passion!

The Duke's Dream is a captivating blend of elegance and intensity, driven by beautifully complex characters and lush, poetic writing. Siniscalchi masterfully captures the essence of longing and love against the backdrop of aristocratic life and the ethereal world of ballet. If you’re a fan of historical romance with a touch of fiery passion, this is a book you won’t want to miss.