The Lady and the Earl (Return to the Ladies of Sommer-by-the-Sea #2)

A womans gaslighting behavior is a prescription for disaster. But for whom? Lady Harriet Manning is a skilled physician. She spends her days assisting her father, a renowned physician, and volunteering with the Ladies Auxiliary. Despite her passion for medicine and helping those in need, Harriet is bound by societal expectations that prevent her from practicing medicine openly. Meanwhile, her mother is constantly pressuring her to find a suitable husband. During a trip back to London, Lord Asheton, the Earl of Lockford, has a riding accident and is brought to Harriets clinic for treatment. The two grow close during his recovery, and their relationship begins to blossom. However, when Harriets family discovers that Asheton is the son of the Duke of Whippany, they are shocked. Harriets mother encourages her to put her medical abilities aside and conform to societys expectations in order to fit in with Gavins world. Despite their engagement, the ton is not happy with the match. Daphne Willis, in particular, has other plans in mind. Will Harriet and Asheton be able to overcome the obstacles in their path and find true love? A woman's manipulating behavior is a prescription for disaster. But for whom? Harriet Manning is a brilliant physician, dedicating her days to assisting her renowned father and volunteering with the Ladies Auxiliary. Though deeply passionate about medicine and helping others, societal norms restrict her from practicing openly. To add to her woes, her mother is incessantly urging her to find a suitable husband. During a trip to London, Asheton Dunn suffers a riding accident and is taken to Harriet's clinic for treatment. As he recuperates, Harriet and Asheton grow close, kindling a romance. However, when Harriet's family discovers that Asheton is the Duke of Whippany's son, they are taken aback. Harriet's mother advises her to put aside her medical aspirations and conform to society's expectations to fit into Asheton's world. Although they are engaged, their match is met with disapproval from the ton, and a friend harboring ulterior motives. Will Harriet and Asheton overcome the obstacles that stand in the way of their love?