In the Name of Duty

by Sandi Layne

A wounded warrior. An abandoned countess. Resentment and festering feelings covered by the politeness and social niceties of an arranged marriage. Robert, Eighth Earl of Aberleigh and Georgiana, Lady Aberleigh had been married for six years before he returned, grievously injured, from Waterloo. Will the combined efforts of his family, their staff, and the village rector help him to find peace in the estate he reluctantly inherited? Will the duties of Aberleigh Abbey come to be as important to him as fighting for the king? Will his countess forgive him if and when they do?

298 pages, Paperback

Published May 18, 2023

About the author

Sandi Layne has been writing for more than twenty years, publishing works of contemporary Christian romance, historical fiction, and posting columns on writing and publishing for various sites at one time or another. Her stories are noted for their attention to detail and striking heroines, and she enjoys bringing her readers through stories that surprise, entertain, and edify.

Married for more than a quarter of a century, she, her husband, and their two sons currently reside in Maryland. She was born and raised in California, where she worked as an educator, a minister, and a secretary, as well as in retail and department store security. Writing was never her planned vocation, but with varied experiences to draw from, she brings authenticity to her words and worlds.

Her interests include reading, autism, theology, reading, medieval history, and daydreaming. Did she mention reading? She is also the sheepish subscriber to at least three streaming services at home for entertainment and is a fan of podcasts on a variety of subjects. Her favorite hours are before the sun rises and her favorite day of the week is Monday. Yes, she’s serious.

Reviews

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

The concept of this book was a new story topic for me. Not long into her marriage, young Lady Georgiana Aberleigh has been left alone to raise a son and fulfill her duties as head of the household at Aberleigh Abbey. Her husband Robert, Lord of Aberleigh, left her to fulfill his duty to fight for the king. Now that he has finally returned home many years later, he knows he will be expected to take on his duties as Earl. Unfortunately for Georgianna, he returns home reluctantly and has to learn to live with a serious wound. Used to being a military man, his transition is a difficult one and takes several months. I liked the characters in this book and the fact that Georgianna was a strong, competent, responsible, take charge woman in the early 1800s. Her son Richard is an interesting character! I enjoyed reading this historical romance and seeing how the main characters changed over time.