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Start with The Ideal Wife and continue through all 2 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with The Ideal Wife
Book 1 by Mary Balogh • Published 1991
A duke decides it's time to choose the perfect bride, and makes a calculated offer. The woman he targets refuses to fit his plan, forcing him to rethink what an ideal wife, and a real partnership, actually looks like.
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Stapleton Downes reading order
Ends with A Precious Jewel
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Book 1:The Ideal Wife
Mary Balogh • 1991
A duke decides it's time to choose the perfect bride, and makes a calculated offer. The woman he targets refuses to fit his plan, forcing him to rethink what an ideal wife, and a real partnership, actually looks like.
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Book 2:A Precious Jewel
Mary Balogh • 1993
A courtesan who has learned to survive without illusions crosses paths with a lonely duke who wants something he can't buy. Their relationship challenges class boundaries, and asks what love looks like when it's final...
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Stapleton Downes FAQ
What is the best order to read the Stapleton Downes series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with The Ideal Wife.
How many books are in the Stapleton Downes series?
There are 2 books currently listed in the Stapleton Downes series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Stapleton Downes series?
New readers should start with The Ideal Wife, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Stapleton Downes series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1991 to 1993.