An Unconventional Gentleman by Dorothy Sheldon

“In a world where duty clashes with desire, Eleanor Fairfax and Henry Willenshire find their fates entwined in a captivating dance of legacy and love.”

Miss Eleanor Fairfax stands as a beacon of resilience and tradition in her family’s esteemed luxury goods business, specializing in porcelain and silverware. Since her mother’s tragic death, she has immersed herself in design work and settled for the life of a spinster. Bound by duty and a deep love for her ailing father, she is determined to uphold the Fairfax legacy, her hands as adept at crafting fine designs as they are at steering the family through turbulent times.
Lord Henry Willenshire, the second son of the late Duke of Dunleigh, returns to London after a failed business deal abroad. He has set his sights on becoming a partner with Charles Fairfax in the luxury goods business. However, returning to London means he must face the dreaded stipulation left in his father’s will: all four Willenshire siblings must marry within 12 months to receive their inheritance. Henry sees the Fairfax enterprise as an opportunity for expansion and innovation. Yet, his plans for partnership are complicated by the fiery spirit of Eleanor, whose fierce dedication to her family’s heritage challenges his every move.

An unintended spark ignites between them as they deal with the delicate dance of business and societal expectations. However, with Eleanor’s father’s health in decline and an outside force working against them, the question arises: will their blossoming love overcome the obstacles?