Margot de Bryun survived her childhood under the control of her fathers abusive jewelry shop partner after her father's death. She was spared some of the abuse by her sister but she now wants to make a life for herself as a jeweler.
Stephen Standish, Marquess of Fanworth is intrigued by her and keeps visiting to buy jewelry, enjoying the peace of her shop and her understanding about his stammer.and while she regards his patronage as professional she also finds him interesting. But if she marries she will lose her freedom and the control of the shop that she has worked to.
It's complicated and solving the problems, including a stolen jewel, won't be simple,
Enjoyed this read. ( )

Taking pride in her independence Margot is not about to allow anyone to control her life. She never expected to fall in love. Stephen finds Margot intriguing and a perfect candidate to be the wife of Marquess. When Margot's trustworthiness is called into question will the budding romance be able to whether the storm? Or will it drift like a feather in the breeze? I receive an ARC of A Ring from a Marquess for an honest review. I am a fan of Christine Merrill. I love the Margot's strong and independent outlook on her worth and what she will or will not stand for. Stephen at times came across cold. I thought this book was a good story. ( )