She Was Hired to Clean His Library — The Duke Found Her Reading and Asked for Her Opinion

She Was Hired to Clean His Library — The Duke Found Her Reading and Asked for Her Opinion Clara Whitcombe was hired at Ashbourne House with simple instructions: dust the massive walnut shelves and stay out of sight before the Duke came downstairs. But when Julian Harcourt, the brooding Duke of Ashbourne, catches her perched on a ladder frowning at a volume of ancient philosophy, Clara candidly challenges the author's logic instead of begging for forgiveness. Intrigued by her sharp intellect and honest wit, the Duke offers her extra morning wages not to clean, but to debate literature and political economy with him. As their early-morning arguments turn into an extraordinary intellectual partnership, Clara and Julian must navigate high-society prejudice, class barriers, and their own stubborn pride to admit that love has blossomed where they least expected it. ▶ If you love slow-burn regency, historical romance, and dramatic period stories, subscribe and turn on the bell so you never miss a new tale. 💬 Tell us in the comments: which city are you watching from, and what was your favorite part of Anne's journey? #PeriodDrama #LoveStory #RomanceStories #HistoricalDrama #RoyalLove #LoveStory #Historical #Romance #Storytelling #EmotionalStory #Romantic #HistoricalDrama #HistoricalRomance