The Duke Decides

The Novel Begins With The Sudden Death Of The Duke Of Sainte-Maure Leaving His Son The Young Duke To Inherit The Title And The Vast Estates Associated With It. However The Inheritance Comes With A Catch—The Estates Are Heavily Indebted And The Young Duke Must Decide Whether To Sell Off Parts Of The Estates To Clear The Debts Or To Find Another Solution. As The Duke Grapples With This Decision He Becomes Entangled In Various Social And Romantic Challenges. His Love Life Becomes Complicated When He Falls For The Beautiful Lady Daphne Who Has Her Own Ambitions And Desires. Meanwhile Societal Expectations And Pressures Weigh Heavily On Him As He Navigates The Responsibilities Of His Title And The Expectations Of His Peers.