Lord Preston's Secret Governess

Lady Jacqueline Somerset, a former earl's daughter, finds herself in dire straits, penniless after her father's financial ruin. Her new role as governess at Preston Manor, an estate notorious within society, is a daunting prospect, especially as few believe she can succeed. Her charge, young Benjamin Preston, the sole heir to a substantial fortune, is caught in a fierce custody dispute. This battle pits his formidable uncle, Lord Windsor Preston, whose title is steeped in scandal, against Benjamin's maternal grandfather, none other than His Majesty the King. The Marquess of Preston, notorious for his demanding temperament, has a documented pattern of rapidly dismissing governesses. Twelve have already left within months, and now Jacqueline faces the same challenge at the heart of this tumultuous situation.