An Onerous Duty: Treachery, secrets and unexpected romance

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London, 1802. Major Harry Sterling has left behind his regiment and militaryduties following the death of his father and, in quick succession, his olderbrother. The responsibilities that come with being Duke of Ranliegh now fall tohim, including marrying and siring an heir without delay.But who is the right match for the charming ex-soldier? There are plenty ofoptions, including the delightful Winslow sisters: Isabella, Angelina andCharlotte. Meanwhile, Harry finds it hard to leave his soldier instincts behind and heuncovers a web of treachery in which it seems that someone is supplyingsecrets to Napoleon, and that his brother's death was no accident. As theinvestigation unfolds, so Harry's search for a wife continues ... surely the eldestWinslow girl, the wilful Isabella, wouldn't be right at all ...

Beryl Matthews was born in London but now lives in a small village inHampshire. As a young girl her ambition was to become a professional singer,but the need to earn a wage drove her into an office. After retiring she joined aWriters' Circle in hopes of fulfilling her dream of becoming a published author.She has since written over twenty novels.