Book 3: The Reluctant Lords
A man driven by honor…
Charles, Lord Leighton, has always felt responsible for those around him—his family, his tenants, even the occasional vagabond or stray. Now that he holds one of the most prestigious titles in England, he feels it is his duty to use his influence to protect those in less fortunate circumstances. As he enters the world of Parliamentary politics, he quickly learns ideology is for sale, and not everything fits into the neat boxes of right and wrong.
A woman held by love…
Elinor, Lady Leighton, always dreamed of having a large family. But when Charles decides to take up his seat in Parliament, she finds herself thrust into the fast-paced world of London politics. It’s not long before her forthright country manner puts her at odds with the subtle intrigues of diplomacy, putting her husband’s chances of success at risk.
A marriage put to the test…
As the Season progresses, Charles attempts to establish himself as a career politician, and Elinor finds her dreams slowly being eroded as she tries to mold herself in into the proper political hostess. Can their marriage survive when Charles’s duty to others and his political ambition collide leaving disaster in its wake?