The Decree of Duke Deodonato is a novel written by Anthony Hope. The story is set in the fictional country of Montara, where the Duke Deodonato rules with an iron fist. The Duke is known for his harsh decrees and his disregard for the welfare of his people. However, when a young woman named Rosalind is accused of a crime she did not commit, the Duke is forced to reconsider his ways.Rosalind is a beautiful and intelligent young woman who has been falsely...