The French Duchess (Duchess Series, #1)

Like countless men who faced the French armies, men who loved Lady Marielle Petersham usually died. Hence the ton dubbed her The French Duchess. Because of one indiscretion Lady Marielle Petersham, Duchess of Stonegreave, had retired from society. Now, she must risk more than the censure of the ton. She must risk her life and everything she holds dear or more of her loved ones will die.

Captain, Sir Richard Campion despises Marielle Petersham as much as he once loved her. She is completely untrustworthy. However, she is the only person aside from his commanding officer, who knows anything about a French plot to assassinate the French leadership. Richard must seek her out and discover where her loyalties lie. Will she aid the English, or will more men die because she’s loyal to the French? Will she betray him or love him?