Question of Duty

Is a man's duty to his family or to the woman he loves?Albany, 1760Captain Jack Stanlake is ordered home to England to see his dying father—and to obey his family's expectations.Clara Harper is being sent across the Atlantic to find a husband. But she has no intention of marrying for status. She wants independence, not a life dictated by society—or by a man.Trapped together on a long sea voyage, attraction sparks between them—one neither can afford. Jack is the son of an earl. Clara is the daughter of trade. A match between them would defy everything his family demands.When Jack arrives home, he discovers his future has already been decided…Can he choose love—when duty demands he turn away?A Question of Duty is a prequel novella to the Marstone Series, taking place seventeen years before Sauce for the Gander (Book 1). While it's perfect for fans of the series, it can also be read as a standalone story.