“Mimi Matthews has officially solidified her place as my #1 go-to author for Historical Romance!…What Mimi does so well is create characters that endear themselves to your heart. “For fans of sweeping romances with exotic vistas…Jenny Holloway is a powerful female heroine that Jane Austen would be proud of, setting off with an inquisitive mind and a superb sense of exploration…highly recommended for fans of optimistic and adventurous historical romances. “Author Mimi Matthews has produced her best writing to date with A MODEST INDEPENDENCE, as it is beautifully written, vivid, emotional, honest, and totally captivating from beginning to the awesome conclusion.” Jenny and Tom are admirable and their willingness to make sacrifices for each other’s happiness wins our sympathy. The behavior of the characters is justified by past experience. The route, by ship, train, and dak cart, is traced in authentic detail. “Perceptive social insights enrich this Victorian romance: into law practices, class and racial prejudice, pressures on women to conform to social conventions, snobbery and the casual assumption of privilege by wealthy and aristocratic elites. Yet his intellect and unabashed kindness are the stuff of true romance…Strong, smart characters and a daring quest result in a Victorian love story with a charmingly modern sensibility.” Her characters are a refreshing change from the typical genre protagonists for example, there is ‘nothing particularly remarkable about Thomas Finchley,’ the author writes. From the rigid standards and expectations of Victorian courtship to the siege of Jhansi, she has clearly done her research. “As always, Matthews’ attention to historical accuracy is impeccable. “Matthews immerses readers in the intricate descriptions of exotic locales and the difficulties of Victorian travel…Fans of the series will enjoy exploring secondary characters’ lives and the truly heroic compromises Tom makes to be with the woman he loves.” But even at the farthest edges of the British Empire, the past has a way of catching up with you… Buy the Book If she can discover the fate of the missing Earl of Castleton while she’s at it, so much the better.įrom the gaslit streets of London to the lush tea gardens of colonial India, Jenny and Tom embark on an epic quest-and an equally epic romance. A chance to see the world and experience life far outside the restrictive limits of Victorian England. Now, all she wants is a bit of adventure. If only he could find an equally uncomplicated woman.įormer lady’s companion Jenny Holloway has just been given a modest independence. He’s finally ready to put the past behind him and settle down to a quiet, uncomplicated life.

As for his own problems, they’re nothing that a bit of calculated vengeance can’t remedy. Solicitor Tom Finchley has spent his life using his devious intellect to solve the problems of others.

A Modest Independence by Mimi Matthews