In the Name of a Lady

Lady Anne Banbury never wanted to marry. In fact, she has no interest in being courted by anyone at all; but being the daughter of the Duke of Woodstock gave her very little choice. Now that she is getting older, the pressure to find the ideal husband is mounting. Among the many competing for her hand in marriage, the most determined is the strange and enigmatic Lord Baxter. Is he though, what he seems to be, or does he have hidden intentions?

Little did she know that the one to actually capture her attention would be nothing like all these lords, as he would be the manor’s kind and sweet new manservant…

Joseph Regent was only looking for work when he became Lord Banbury's valet. Despite thinking he had his whole life planned out, everything is at risk when he falls head over heels for his lord’s daughter. Just as he did not expect this to ever happen, he certainly did not expect his entire existence to be thrown into chaos after realising the presence of a dangerous antagonist.

Will he be able to make his feelings known, despite Lord Banbury’s effort to marry Anne to someone else?

For a while, the two fool themselves into thinking that everything will be alright. However, when everything is revealed and Joseph is banished from the manor grounds, their world quickly collapses, and both are left heartbroken. Can they fight their own battles and run into love’s embrace? Will their love overpower their mistakes, or will they have to betray the unique bond that holds them together?

"In the Name of a Lady" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.