The Path to the Duke’s Heart by Martha Barwood

Lady Genevieve’s quest for treasure becomes entwined with the Duke of Graftonshire’s mysterious allure. Amidst societal bounds and buried secrets, can love be their greatest discovery?

After stumbling upon a cryptic letter and map belonging to her late grandfather, Lady Genevieve Ellsworth is thrust into a tantalizing mystery of buried wealth. This unexpected find soon compels her to work alongside an unlikely partner — the enigmatic Duke of Graftonshire, Jonathan Grantham.
The newly titled and unanticipated Duke of Graftonshire, Jonathan Grantham, is renowned for his maritime feats. Yet, shadows of past deceptions have led him to swear off emotional ties. Genevieve’s fiery spirit and unwavering pursuit of the treasure, however, awaken feelings he believed were deeply entombed. Drawn together by a mutual aim, their search for the treasure becomes a reflection of their budding relationship and intertwined fates.
As they delve deeper into the mysteries laid out by Genevieve’s grandfather, the boundaries between duty and affection grow indistinct. Each revelation about the treasure seems to mirror truths about their hearts. But a common adversary from their past lurks in the dark, harboring malevolent designs. As peril escalates and riddles unravel, Jonathan and Genevieve are faced with the age-old question: What are they ready to forsake for love?

Will the riches they uncover outweigh the challenges they face, or will the compass of love lead them off course?