The Inheritance of Pride

By D. Lawrence Elliott

THE INHERITANCE OF PRIDE

A Novel of Love, Fortune, Betrayal, and Ruin

By D. Lawrence Elliott

England, 1817. In a world where marriage is a transaction, reputation is everything, and a woman's fortune determines her future, pride can be a dangerous inheritance.

Lady Eleanor Ashcombe has inherited her father's stubborn pride, her mother's expectations, and a country estate teetering on the brink of financial ruin. Determined to protect her sisters and preserve her family's dignity, Eleanor has little patience for arrogant aristocrats-especially Julian Blackthorne, the Earl of Ravensmere.

Wealthy, influential, and infuriatingly self-assured, Julian possesses everything Eleanor distrusts. Their first encounter is disastrous. Their second is worse.

But when a forgotten marriage settlement threatens to strip Eleanor and her sisters of their inheritance, she discovers that the very man she has sworn to despise may be her only hope of uncovering the truth.

Behind the glittering ballrooms, magnificent country estates, and carefully maintained appearances of Regency England lies a tangled history of betrayal, concealed parentage, stolen fortunes, and family secrets powerful enough to destroy generations.

As Eleanor investigates her father's past, each revelation threatens another relationship. Her sister's forbidden romance risks scandal, her family's reputation hangs in the balance, and Julian must confront a devastating choice between protecting his family's name and revealing a truth that could ruin them both.

Caught between duty and desire, Eleanor must decide whether to trust the man she once considered her enemy-or accept a marriage that could preserve her family's fortune while condemning her to a loveless future.

And Julian must discover whether love is worth sacrificing everything he has been raised to protect.

In a society governed by wealth, privilege, and appearances, two proud hearts must confront the secrets of the past before they can claim a future together.

The Inheritance of Pride is an atmospheric Regency historical romance blending Gothic mystery, family intrigue, slow-burning passion, and the enduring struggle between love and social obligation.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HQNZNKV3
• ISBN13: 9798982537881
• Release Date: November 2026
• Publisher: PublishDrive
• Length: 439 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.0" x 6.0"