A Duke of Her Own
by Lorraine Heath
Lady Louisa Wentworth knows the time has come for her to make a life for herself. Her family fortunes are gone and
she knows she simply does not have enough to recommend her on the marriage mart. Much to her brother’s distress,
she hires herself out to a wealthy American family looking for a social chaperone to guide their very eligible
daughters through the marriage maze, ensuring they meet eligible titled parties.
The Duke of Hawhurst, a close friend of Lady Louisa’s brother, realizes that her new position could be the
ticket he needs to meet these wealthy women. If he were to marry one of these heiresses his coffers would be
filled again and he would be able to ensure his half-sister’s acceptance in society as well as make the necessary
repairs to his duchy. The largest hurdle to overcome is his attraction to Louisa, rather than to either of the
heiresses. No matter how difficult it is for him to push Louisa aside, he knows that there could be no future for
them. For Hawkhurst to seriously contemplate any union with Lady Louisa would be the ruination of both of them.
Ms. Heath takes several taboos of the Victorian ton and exploits them. Here, the titled gentlemen are the
fortune hunters, willing to sell their title for security; women from titled families do not work, and noblemen do
not involve themselves in any form of trade. Ms. Heath addresses all of these painful issues of the time period,
and creates a memorable love story while doing so. This was a very enjoyable read. |
The Reviewer |
Tara Manderino |
Reviewed 2006 |
NOTE: Tara Manderino
is the author of Soul Guardian, Whisper My Name, and The Heir. |
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