After the death of her father, Lady Elizabeth Harlow faces a new her stepmother has found a contract promising her to an unscrupulous man. Determined to escape, she flees in the night and takes a position as a companion in the household of Duke of Clairmont. She hopes her heart will remain safe in this new life, yet the Duke stirs feelings she cannot ignore… Marcus Radcliffe, Duke of Clairmont, never imagined he would inherit a dukedom. Thrust into responsibility after the sudden deaths of his father and brother, he struggles to keep the estate, and his heart, intact. When he meets Miss Lisette, her clever mind and fearless curiosity draw him in, and he quickly realizes she is the only person who truly understands him… and the only one he cannot ignore. Marcus cannot οverlook Elizabeth’s charm, and every stolen glance draws them closer. With a relentless former fiancée determined to win him back and Elizabeth’s scheming stepmother hunting her down, danger and secrets threaten to destroy them. Can Marcus and Elizabeth find a way to be together before their enemies force them apart forever? "From Ashes to Duchess" is a historical romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Disguised Identity, Masquerade/Cinderella, Class Differences