Jane Kimball, Miss Meredith Thorn, and her cat Fortune arrive at the Duke of Wey's home. The last three governesses haven't lasted more than a few days each. Miss Thorn refuses to speak with the duke's mother; she insists on speaking with the duke. Miss Thorn staggers the duke by saying she will come again soon and see if everything is good for Jane (not the duke). It doesn't take long for Jane to figure out why the others left quickly. The Dowager Duchess is complex, and the three girls play the governess against the Dowager.
However, Jane comes from sterner stuff; she followed the drum for ten years with her calvary husband until his death. Thirteen months later, Jane needs a job and a place to live. Miss Thorn keeps her until Jane finds a place in the duke's unusual household. When Jane's story comes under question, the duke realizes that he thought his mother contacted Miss Thorn and the Dowager thought the duke had reached Miss Thorn. Before long, Miss Thorn's history is a mystery that the duke and his solicitor want to unravel. This story flows nicely, and the characters are interesting.
Fortune's Brides Series
** 1. Never Doubt a Duke (2018)
2. Never Borrow a Baronet (2018)
3. Never Envy an Earl (2018)
However, Jane comes from sterner stuff; she followed the drum for ten years with her calvary husband until his death. Thirteen months later, Jane needs a job and a place to live. Miss Thorn keeps her until Jane finds a place in the duke's unusual household. When Jane's story comes under question, the duke realizes that he thought his mother contacted Miss Thorn and the Dowager thought the duke had reached Miss Thorn. Before long, Miss Thorn's history is a mystery that the duke and his solicitor want to unravel. This story flows nicely, and the characters are interesting.
Fortune's Brides Series
** 1. Never Doubt a Duke (2018)
2. Never Borrow a Baronet (2018)
3. Never Envy an Earl (2018)
