The Reluctant Duchess

Lady Annabelle Wyatt, who has shouldered her family's responsibilities since she was 16, encounters Richard Armstrong, a recently returned soldier and new Duke of Hampshire. Although Richard is captivated by Annabelle, her sense of duty keeps her from embracing her feelings, but with some encouragement from Richard's mother, their relationship begins to develop. Their budding romance faces challenges, including threats from Annabelle's vengeful brother, testing their chances at lasting happiness.