The Duchess Affair Choices



This page contains the choices in The Duchess Affair and their outcomes.

''This game revolves around the choices you make. They can improve or decrease relationships with the characters. This walkthrough is made to assist others in helping them make the right choice for their game. Good luck and happy playing!''

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Setup Choices
''Warning: This book contains mature, sexual content. Player discretion is advised.''

Choice 1
 * Continue (Go to Choice 2)
 * Exit Story (Takes you out of the story)

Choice 2
 * Face 1
 * Face 2
 * Face 3
 * Face 4

Choice 3
 * Luxe Updo (💎 15)
 * Crown of Glory (💎 15)
 * Easy Elegance
 * Classy Curly
 * Shoulder Chic
 * Blonde Bun

Choice 4
 * I'm ready for my debut!
 * Let's try something else. (Go Back to Choice 2)

Choice 5

This is a fill-in-the-blank choice. Default is "Sophie".
 * And what is your name, Duchess?

Chapter One: A Daring Debuting Choices
Choice 1
 * I think it's perfect. (No effect)
 * All this is a bit excessive. (No effect)

Choice 2
 * One to Watch (💎 12)
 * No thanks (No effect)

Choice 3
 * Might we participate in the first dance? (No effect)
 * Don't you think balls are romantic? (No effect)

Choice 4 (Nat)
 * A man.
 * A woman.

Choice 5 (Nat)
 * Face 1
 * Face 2
 * Face 3
 * Show female/male options instead.

Choice 6
 * Smile at the stranger. (No effect)
 * Tear my eyes away. (No effect)

Choice 7
 * It's nice to see you too. (No effect)
 * I can't breathe. (No effect)
 * You really shouldn't be here. (No effect)

Choice 8
 * I'm very lucky. (No effect)
 * You could say I want for love. (No effect)

+SCANDALOUS

Choice 9
 * None of your business. (No effect)
 * True, actually. (No effect)
 * Certainly the case if you're asking. (+SCANDALOUS)

Choice 10
 * Some parts of it. (No effect)
 * Absolutely. (No effect)
 * Marriage isn't about enjoyment. (No effect)

+SCANDALOUS

Choice 11
 * Spin into him/her. (No effect)
 * Give ourselves distance. (No effect)

Choice 12
 * I'd love to keep dancing! (💎 18)
 * My guests need me.

Diamond Choice 1
 * Flatterer. (+SCANDALOUS)
 * I'm glad you noticed. (+SCANDALOUS)

Diamond Choice 2
 * Don't know what you're talking about. (No effect)
 * Think I'm beginning to understand... (+SCANDALOUS)

Diamond Choice 3
 * Press myself against Nat... (+SCANDALOUS)
 * Pull away... (No effect)

Diamond Choice 4
 * Thought it was lovely. (No effect)
 * Enjoyed much more than just the dance. (+SCANDALOUS)

""

Choice 13
 * So that we can share this victory. (No effect)
 * Thanks to my hard work. (No effect)

Chapter Two: The New Tutor Choices
Choice 1
 * Must have taken ill. (No effect)
 * Is so abominably rude sometimes. (No effect)

Choice 2
 * How exciting! (No effect)
 * But why the nursery? (No effect)

Choice 3
 * Hiring you proves he does care. (No effect)
 * It's frankly insulting. (No effect)

+SCANDALOUS

Choice 4
 * Choose another lesson room! (💎 18)
 * Stay here.

Diamond Choice 1
 * She's posing naked! (No effect)

Diamond Choice 2
 * I would never! It's improper. (No effect)
 * It depends who the artist is. (+SCANDALOUS)

+SCANDALOUS

Diamond Choice 3
 * Don't think it's so rare. (No effect)
 * Wish you wouldn't insult my husband. (No effect)
 * Had hoped the Duke and I would have more in common... (No effect)

Diamond Choice 4
 * Perhaps we should close the door during lessons... (+SCANDALOUS)
 * I don't think anything is private in a house like this... (+SCANDALOUS)

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Choice 5
 * Next to Nat. (+SCANDALOUS)
 * On the opposite side. (+SCANDALOUS)

Choice 6
 * Like the other ladies you're referring to! (No effect)
 * Content with mere ornaments of learning! (No effect)

Choice 7
 * Anne Boleyn. (-KNOWLEDGE)
 * Cleopatra. (+KNOWLEDGE)
 * Guinevere. (-KNOWLEDGE)

Choice 8
 * The Trojan War. (+KNOWLEDGE)
 * A period of illness. (-KNOWLEDGE)
 * The Middle Ages. (-KNOWLEDGE)

Choice 9
 * 36. (-KNOWLEDGE)
 * 21. (-KNOWLEDGE)
 * 27. (+KNOWLEDGE)

Choice 10
 * Accept your apology. (No effect)
 * Don't think that's good enough, actually. (No effect)

Choice 11
 * Absolutely! (💎 16)
 * That wouldn't be proper.

Diamond Choice 5
 * Exciting... (No effect)
 * Blasphemous! (No effect)

+SCANDALOUS

Diamond Choice 6
 * Private! (No effect)
 * Even more confusing! (No effect)
 * Quite an intimate thing to say... (+SCANDALOUS)

+SCANDALOUS

Diamond Choice 7
 * What about it is so enjoyable? (No effect)
 * Do you enjoy that? (No effect)

Diamond Choice 8
 * Yes. (No effect)
 * I don't think so. (No effect)

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Choice 12
 * Wanted the company. (No effect)
 * Don't see why. (No effect)
 * Didn't realize. (No effect)

Chapter Three: Country Gossip Choices
Choice 1
 * How delicious and thoughtful! (No effect)

Choice 2
 * A thing about the Bitmores. (No effect)
 * If the guests will accept me. (No effect)

Choice 3
 * Cream of the Crop (💎 25) (, +SCANDALOUS)
 * No thanks (No effect)

+SCANDALOUS

Choice 4
 * Normal at a house party? (No effect)
 * Something the Duke requested? (No effect)
 * Strange to feel so relieved? (No effect)

Choice 5
 * I was already engaged to the Duke. (No effect)
 * But my sister will make her debut this season. (No effect)

Choice 6
 * Don't know why you would be so interested in meeting me. (No effect)
 * Have a feeling we will be fast friends. (No effect)

Choice 7
 * Suppose some women are content with less than I am. (No effect)
 * Have been learning about more... interesting subjects. (No effect)
 * Assure you, my education is befitting of a duchess. (No effect)

Choice 8
 * I'd love to join you! (💎 17)
 * I should stay behind.

Diamond Choice 1
 * Drop my skirts. (+SCANDALOUS)
 * Hike my skirts up higher. (+SCANDALOUS)

Diamond Choice 2
 * Would love to join you. (+SCANDALOUS)
 * Prefer the view standing. (+SCANDALOUS)

Diamond Choice 3
 * It's beautiful. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 4
 * What majesty! (No effect)

Diamond Choice 5
 * Passionate. (No effect)
 * Aggressive. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 6
 * Does one experience such pleasure? (+SCANDALOUS)
 * Do you like to perform this act? (+SCANDALOUS)

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Choice 9
 * The Bitmore's house is so very grand. (No effect)
 * You shouldn't have kept me waiting. (No effect)
 * These house parties are rather dull. (No effect)

Choice 10
 * An utter delight. (No effect)
 * Terribly dreadful. (No effect)

Choice 11
 * Tell me everything. (💎 15)
 * We shouldn't.

Diamond Choice 7
 * We were discussing the... Wars of the Roses. (No effect)
 * Cecily will explain it better. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 8
 * Wind up with Francis? (No effect)
 * Think that was possible? (No effect)

Diamond Choice 9
 * Love? (No effect)
 * The men she came close with? (No effect)

Diamond Choice 10
 * Rather sad. (No effect)
 * What she deserves. (No effect)

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Chapter Four: As the French Say Choices
Choice 1
 * The best person for this? (No effect)
 * Lacking in charm? (No effect)

Choice 2
 * Suppose you could rub my shoulders and serenade me. (No effect)
 * Don't think that will help us. (No effect)

+SCANDALOUS

Choice 3
 * How to wield it. (No effect)
 * The Vicomte's other tastes. (No effect)

Choice 4
 * Tell me more. (💎 19)
 * Let's review other French customs.

Diamond Choice 1
 * Know exactly what you mean. (+SCANDALOUS)
 * Have never felt that way before. (+SCANDALOUS)

Diamond Choice 2
 * Daunting. (No effect)
 * Thrilling. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 3
 * Do you fantasize about? (+SCANDALOUS)
 * If I'm caught? (+SCANDALOUS)

Diamond Choice 4
 * Kiss my neck. (No effect)
 * Caress my breasts. (No effect)

""

Choice 5
 * Continental Charm (💎 25) (, +VICOMTE)
 * No thanks (No effect)

Choice 6
 * You're clearly confused. (+VICOMTE)
 * Has always enjoyed dining à la française. (+VICOMTE)

+SCANDALOUS if you took Nat's lesson on pleasuring yourself.

Choice 7
 * Celebrations of love. (+VICOMTE)
 * Poems about birds. (+VICOMTE if you studied the scandalous poems with Nat in chapter 2, otherwise -VICOMTE)

Choice 8
 * Pharaohs. (-VICOMTE)
 * Rum making. (-VICOMTE)
 * Mythology. (+VICOMTE)

Choice 9
 * Literature. (No effect)
 * All history. (No effect)
 * Math. (No effect)

Choice 10 (Literature)
 * What it makes me think about. (No effect)
 * How it makes me feel. (No effect)

Choice 10 (History)
 * Modern history. (No effect)
 * Ancient history. (No effect)

Choice 10 (Math)
 * There are always right answers. (No effect)
 * We've only just begun to explore its mysteries. (No effect)

+VICOMTE if you got at least 2 +VICOMTE so far?

Choice 11
 * To champagne! (No effect)

Choice 12
 * Delicious! (No effect)
 * Unsettling! (No effect)

+SCANDALOUS if you're wearing "Continental Charm".

Choice 13
 * The compliment. (No effect)
 * My newfound courage. (No effect)

+SCANDALOUS

Choice 14
 * Common on the continent? (No effect)
 * Why he's in such good health? (No effect)

"" if you got 4-5 +VICOMTE.

"" if you got 1-3 +VICOMTE.

Chapter Five: On Your Own Choices
Choice 1
 * But I'm certain he wouldn't approve! (+SCANDALOUS)
 * And I suppose he wouldn't find out... (+SCANDALOUS)
 * But why would I want to know what's there? (+SCANDALOUS)

Choice 2
 * We must keep reading! (No effect)
 * We should stop immediately. (No effect)

Choice 3
 * Thank you, Campbell. (No effect)

Choice 4
 * Pirate medallion! (No effect)
 * Old doll. (No effect)

Choice 5 You get the first option for female Nat and the second for male Nat?
 * They would look better on you. (+SCANDALOUS)
 * You can show me how they're properly worn. (+SCANDALOUS)
 * A visit to the modiste is in order. (No effect)

Choice 6
 * I shall be victorious! (No effect)

Choice 7

This is a timed choice. ''If the timer ends, you stand there frozen. (No effect)''
 * Lunge forward! (No effect)
 * Parry the attack! (No effect) ⬅ Correct

Choice 8
 * Find the chocolates! (💎 16)
 * Stop here for today.

Diamond Choice 1
 * I'm redecorating. (+SCANDALOUS)
 * It's a marital matter. (+SCANDALOUS)

Diamond Choice 2
 * Secrets are you hiding in yours? (+SCANDALOUS)
 * Do you think I'm hiding in mine? (+SCANDALOUS)

Diamond Choice 3
 * Made in Heaven! (+SCANDALOUS)

Diamond Choice 4
 * Feels almost sinful. (No effect)
 * Makes me want more. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 5
 * Gently bite his/her thumb. (No effect)
 * Feed Nat a chocolate. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 6
 * How do I taste? (No effect)
 * We can't... (No effect)

+SCANDALOUS, ""

Choice 9
 * No one would question a man doing the same. (No effect)
 * It's not as if anyone would know. (No effect)

Choice 10
 * That makes sense. (No effect)
 * I'm glad to have helped. (No effect)
 * I shouldn't be surprised by Lawrence's poor reputation. (No effect)

Choice 11
 * 'Charge thee wait upon me whilst I live...' (No effect)
 * Can't do this anymore! (No effect)

+SCANDALOUS

Choice 12
 * Kiss Nat. (💎 19)
 * Pull away.

Diamond Choice 7
 * Are you waiting for? (No effect)
 * Would you be teaching me? (No effect)

+SCANDALOUS

Diamond Choice 8
 * How did I capture your interest? (No effect)
 * I was also captivated by you. (No effect)
 * And do I live up to your fantasies? (No effect)

+SCANDALOUS

Diamond Choice 9
 * Lock the door. (No effect)
 * Move out of sight with Nat. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 10
 * Nip at Nat's neck. (No effect)
 * Place Nat's hands on me. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 11
 * More... (No effect)
 * It's too much... (No effect)

+SCANDALOUS, ""

Choice 13
 * But I didn't request any... (No effect)

Chapter Six: A Bloom with a View Choices
Choice 1
 * But from who? (No effect)

Choice 2
 * Force me to go all by myself? (No effect)
 * Waste an opportunity to gain status? (No effect)

+SCANDALOUS

Choice 3
 * Nature Calls (💎 25) (, +SCANDALOUS,, +SCANDALOUS)
 * No thanks (No effect)

Choice 4
 * Your husband left you a lovely estate. (-IMPRESS)
 * You have such a beautiful family. (+IMPRESS)

+SCANDALOUS if you're wearing "Nature Calls".

Choice 5
 * Where is your husband, Mina? (No effect)
 * Disrespecting his wishes is less scandalous? (No effect)

"" if you learned about Mina from Ceceily in Chapter 3.

Choice 6
 * Bet Bach pales in comparison. (+IMPRESS)
 * Also played around with instruments at that age. (-IMPRESS;, +IMPRESS if you're wearing "Nature Calls")

Choice 7
 * Positively impeccable on you. (+IMPRESS)
 * Like The Vicomte pulled a joke on you. (-IMPRESS;, +IMPRESS if you're wearing "Nature Calls")

Choice 8
 * Countess Dalton's niece is two. (+IMPRESS; if you're wearing "Nature Calls") ⬅ Correct
 * Baron von Mark isn't French. (+IMPRESS, if you're wearing "Nature Calls", otherwise no effect) ⬅ Correct if you're wearing "Nature Calls"
 * Sunny has delicate health. (+IMPRESS, if you're wearing "Nature Calls", otherwise no effect) ⬅ Correct if you're wearing "Nature Calls"

"" if you got 2-4 +IMPRESS.

"" if you got 0-1 +IMPRESS.

Choice 9
 * Should be careful. (No effect)
 * Are interested in more than just his plays. (No effect)

+SCANDALOUS

Choice 10
 * Would love to chaperone you two! (💎 16)
 * Think we should stay here.

Diamond Choice 1
 * Surprising if they hadn't. (+SCANDALOUS)
 * Rude of us to speculate. (+SCANDALOUS)

Diamond Choice 2
 * Watch. (No effect)
 * Look away. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 3
 * Would rather do than watch. (+SCANDALOUS)
 * Find it thrilling. (+SCANDALOUS)

Diamond Choice 4
 * Kiss me? (No effect)
 * Touch me... beneath my skirts? (No effect)
 * Hand me some lemonade? (No effect)

""

Choice 11
 * Run after him! (No effect)
 * Call after him! (No effect)

Choice 12
 * Take shelter in the greenhouse! (💎 18)
 * Hurry back to the party.

Diamond Choice 5
 * Alone we truly are. (No effect)
 * Your wet clothes suit you. (No effect)

+SCANDALOUS

Diamond Choice 6
 * At least this will be warmer. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 7
 * We shouldn't... (No effect)
 * Please don't stop... (No effect)

Diamond Choice 8
 * Can scarcely control myself around you. (+SCANDALOUS)
 * Have to keep up appearances. (+SCANDALOUS)

Diamond Choice 9
 * Along his/her chest. (No effect)
 * Lower... (No effect)

Diamond Choice 10
 * Sorry that we have to stop. (No effect)
 * Getting rather tired of the interruptions. (No effect)

+SCANDALOUS, ""

Chapter Seven: Cupid's Arrow Choices
Choice 1
 * It's a shame I'll never use the skills. (No effect)
 * I do find hunting rather barbaric. (No effect)

Choice 2
 * It's indecent! (+SCANDALOUS)
 * I'd need to hike up my skirts... (+SCANDALOUS)

+SCANDALOUS

Choice 3
 * Want to learn to ride astride. (💎 17) (+SCANDALOUS)
 * Will stick to side-saddle.

Diamond Choice 1
 * Push back against him/her. (No effect)
 * Spin around to face him/her. (No effect)
 * Pull away. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 2
 * Demonstrate once more? (+SCANDALOUS)
 * Help me up this time? (+SCANDALOUS)

Diamond Choice 3
 * A certain someone I know. (No effect)
 * You could stand to take a lesson from them. (No effect)

+SCANDALOUS

Diamond Choice 4
 * Liberated! (No effect)
 * Cheated! (No effect)

""

Choice 4
 * As skilled with a bow as you are with words? (+SCANDALOUS)
 * Certain about that? (No effect)

Choice 5
 * Are you sure I'm ready for this? (No effect)

Choice 6

This is a timed choice. ''If the timer ends, you just stand there, staring blankly at the target. (No effect)''
 * Center! (No effect) ⬅ Correct
 * Straw! (No effect)

+SCANDALOUS

Choice 7
 * Do you most excel at? (+SCANDALOUS)
 * About my 'delightful' mind? (+SCANDALOUS)

Choice 8
 * You've had too few encounters with Cupid. (No effect)
 * I should meet Cupid personally. (No effect)

Choice 9
 * Go for a swim! (💎 20)
 * Return to the house.

Diamond Choice 5
 * No one will catch us? (No effect)
 * Undressing is necessary? (No effect)

Diamond Choice 6
 * Aren't going to watch me? (+SCANDALOUS)
 * Go on ahead. I'm right behind you. (+SCANDALOUS)

Diamond Choice 7
 * Move Nat's hands onto me. (+SCANDALOUS)
 * Touch myself. (No effect)

+SCANDALOUS

Diamond Choice 8
 * I need more of you. (No effect)
 * Let me touch you. (No effect)

""

Choice 10
 * The classic poetry of John Donne. (No effect)
 * The particular customs of the French. (No effect)
 * How the Cyrenaics seized the day. (No effect)

Choice 11
 * Don't I mean more to you than that? (No effect)
 * What if I want to keep learning? (No effect)

Chapter Eight: In the Hunt Choices
Choice 1
 * Are looking very handsome today. (No effect)
 * Must teach me more about your business. (No effect)

Choice 2
 * It has me feeling rather hopeless. (No effect)
 * I have nothing to complain about. (No effect)

Choice 3
 * On the Hunt (💎 25)
 * No thanks (No effect)

Choice 4
 * Nat keep his/her distance from us today. (No effect)
 * Hear about your plans to hunt with Philip. (No effect)

+SCANDALOUS if you're wearing "On the Hunt".

+SCANDALOUS

Choice 5
 * Participate in the hunt today? (No effect)
 * Find your next pupil among the guests? (No effect)

Choice 6
 * Hunt with Nat! (💎 16)
 * Assist my husband instead.

Diamond Choice 1
 * Stay calm... (No effect)

Diamond Choice 2
 * Does that ease your concerns? (No effect)
 * It was a lucky shot. (No effect)

+SCANDALOUS

Diamond Choice 3
 * Hurt. (No effect)
 * Distant from you. (No effect)

+SCANDALOUS

Diamond Choice 4
 * Give in to Nat. (+SCANDALOUS)
 * Make Nat work for it. (+SCANDALOUS)

Diamond Choice 5
 * Pull the trigger. (No effect)
 * Spare the pheasant. (No effect)

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Choice 7

This is a timed choice. ''If the timer ends, you tremble, overcome with fear and unable to move as the boar charges toward you. (No effect)''
 * Leap into the bushes! (No effect)
 * Hide under a tree! (No effect)

Choice 8
 * Am fine, thanks to you. (No effect)
 * Thought I was done for. (No effect)

Choice 9
 * Stop Nat. (No effect)
 * Scold Lawrence. (No effect)
 * Watch this unfold. (No effect)

Choice 10
 * I could use some time alone with you. (💎 18)
 * We should stay for the luncheon. (, Go to Choice 11)

Diamond Choice 6
 * Fall dramatically into Nat's arms. (No effect)
 * Lean delicately against a chair. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 7
 * Why did it take a boar attack? (No effect)
 * I understand your reasons though. (No effect)

+SCANDALOUS

Diamond Choice 8
 * Words. (+SCANDALOUS)
 * Lips. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 9
 * Touch Nat. (No effect)
 * Tease Nat. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 10
 * Bodice. (+SCANDALOUS)
 * Skirts. (+SCANDALOUS)

+SCANDALOUS, ""

Choice 11 (Non-diamond)
 * Accept your apology. (No effect)
 * Need some time to think about it. (No effect)

Choice 12
 * A rare occurence... (No effect)