The Unexpected Duke

I truly enjoyed this story. A soldier learning how to be a Duke with the assistance of an intelligent woman of lower class. Claire chose to prepare Hart for his duties as a landowner, a Duke, and a member of the ton. I loved her independence, smarts, and perceptions. She couldn't see her true worth, but Hart helped her realize it. Hart was so unsuspecting of his new world, but it allowed him to do things that were not quite what everyone expected. A well-told story that had me turning pages.

Lieutenant Harley is pressured into taking up his unexpected role as the Duke of Fenniston. He would have preferred to stay fighting Bonaparte than to step into the role left by his despicable cousin. Leading a charge against the French would seem to be a much easier role than learning how to run a dukedom, care for his tenants, and take up his seat in Parliament. Surprisingly, Hart discovers there are those willing to assist him, even if they show disdain for his brogue and Scottish proverbs.