Miss Louisa Cherington had fallen on hard times and most everyone knew it. Her position at Lawrence Park as a governess proved it. No longer was she lady of her own house and now because of her brothers gambling debts she is forced to swallow her pride and work as a governess. 

Who better to take advantage of the situation than the arrogant and wealthy Lord Geoffrey Lawrence who is heir to and resides at Lawrence Park. Lord Geoffrey never experience rejection before he met Miss Louisa Cheringtion. Now more than ever, his desire for her would not extinguish until his desire was satisfied. 

Kit Highclare had no idea what he would be getting himself into when he promised to marry Tom Cherington’s sister as his last dying wish.  Ridding his self of a morally wrong affair with Lady Rowe, Kit makes his way to fulfill his promise to his good friend Tom. Unfortunately this proves harder to do then at first thought.  

With Lord Geoffrey in twined in an affair with his stepmother and his desire for Louisa unreachable, Geoffrey plots with Lord Rowe who has a vendetta against Highclare. Everyone including Lady Rowe with her self assured attitude gets exactly what they deserve in the end. 

A MATTER OF DUTY by Sandra Heath was a very intriguing read. With its historical background and rich, wealthy characters, this book took you directly into their world. Superbly written with just the right elements of romance and sexual attraction. I will look forward to reading more from Mrs. Heath. 

Reviewed by Maisha Walker for The Road to Romance