The story begins with , a spirited widow who spent a decade following her late husband on military campaigns. Now in need of a position, she is hired by the mysterious Miss Thorn of the Fortune Employment Agency to serve as a governess for the Duke of Wey .

Chapter One. Surrey, England, late January 1812. Becoming a governess was harder than fighting off Napoleon. Regina Scott Never Doubt a Duke (Fortune's Brides) - Books - Amazon.com

Never Doubt a Duke by Regina Scott is the first book in the series, a sweet, clean Regency romance set in Surrey, England, in January 1812. The story follows an unconventional governess and a widower duke as they navigate family duty and unexpected love. Plot Overview