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Duch

A Novel

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Pub Date 23 Feb 2025 | Archive Date 8 Sep 2025

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AUGUST 31ST IS THE 28TH ANNIVERSARY OF PRINCESS  DIANA'S DEATH

But thousands of people believe that Princess Diana is alive.

“At this very moment she's undoubtedly renting an apartment in Paris.”
— Prince Harry,
Spare


When she was a girl, everyone said she acted like a Duchess.
So they called her Duch.

Is Duch back?


In a hospital in Paris, a woman in her 60’s has lost her memory. All she knows is that her name is Diana.
 
But she also knows secrets only Princess Diana could know. She wears a locket bearing pictures of William and Harry. And her best friend from boarding school has vouched for her: it’s Duch.

Has the People’s Princess really come back, or are thousands suffering from Diana Derangement Syndrome?

There’s no doubt about this: In Paris, a tall, silver-haired lady with blue eyes, a shy, bemused smile, and a posh English accent, is beguiling crowds, raising consciousness, and giving King Charles a right royal headache.

In a hilarious, fast-paced chronicle of three eventful weeks in Paris and London, JB Miller weaves a heartfelt social satire of royals at war.

“Duch has pathos, joy and humor… It takes a masterful writer to create this complex and beautiful dream, and Miller is a master!”
Jennifer Clement, author of Widow Basquiat
and President Emerita of PEN International

“Duch works on so many levels: farce, satire, page-turner, reportage, cultural commentary, counterfactual history, punch line. It rings true with all its implausible narratives and has a surprising affection and respect for the royals, for each of their private and royal selves.”
John Donatich, author of Ambivalence, A Love Story


AUGUST 31ST IS THE 28TH ANNIVERSARY OF PRINCESS  DIANA'S DEATH

But thousands of people believe that Princess Diana is alive.

“At this very moment she's undoubtedly renting an apartment in Paris.”
—...


A Note From the Publisher

This book is available in digital, trade paperback, laminated hardcover, wrap-around book jacketed hardcover.

The author currently lives in London.

This book is available in digital, trade paperback, laminated hardcover, wrap-around book jacketed hardcover.

The author currently lives in London.


Advance Praise

“Duch has pathos, joy and humor… It takes a masterful writer to create this complex and beautiful dream, and Miller is a master!”
— Jennifer Clement, author of Widow Basquiat
and President Emerita of PEN International

“Duch works on so many levels: farce, satire, page-turner, reportage, cultural commentary, counterfactual history, punch line. It rings true with all its implausible narratives and has a surprising affection and respect for the royals, for each of their private and royal selves.”
— John Donatich, author of Ambivalence, A Love Story



“Duch has pathos, joy and humor… It takes a masterful writer to create this complex and beautiful dream, and Miller is a master!”
— Jennifer Clement, author of Widow Basquiat
and President Emerita of...


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February 24th is the 44th anniversary of the date Prince Charles and Diana announced their engagement in 1981.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0__QzksN8w

February 24th is the 44th anniversary of the date Prince Charles and Diana announced their engagement in 1981.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0__QzksN8w


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ISBN 9781626016972
PRICE US$9.99 (USD)
PAGES 288

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