Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tours Book Review: A Modest Independence

A Modest Independence by Mimi Matthews

Publication Date: April 23, 2019

Perfectly Proper Press

eBook; 400 Pages

Series: Parish Orphans of Devon (Book #2)

Genre: Historical Romance

He Needed Peace… Attorney Tom Finchley has spent his life using his devious intellect to solve the problems of others. As for his own problems, they’re nothing that a bit of calculated vengeance can’t remedy. But that’s all over now. He’s finally ready to put the past behind him and settle down to a quiet, uncomplicated life. If only he could find an equally uncomplicated woman. She Wanted Adventure… Former lady’s companion Jenny Holloway has just been given a modest independence. Now, all she wants is a bit of adventure. A chance to see the world and experience life far outside the restrictive limits of Victorian England. If she can discover the fate of the missing Earl of Castleton while she’s at it, so much the better. From 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. But even at the farthest edges of the British Empire, the past has a way of catching up with you…

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Review:  A Modest Independence s the 2nd book in the Paris Orphans of Devon series. I don't know why I didn't get to read the first book. I think it might have came out when my mom was failing last year, but I had heard so much about this author that I wanted to give this book a try.

Victorian England isn't my favorite period for historical novels but this one worked for me.

It felt like one part Lady Traveller's Society and one part Deanna Raybourne  mystery.  Jenny and Tom are great characters and I loved how their relationship grew as the story progressed.

Definite a must read book for any historical fiction lovers out there.

Rating: 5 flowers

About the Author

USA Today bestselling author Mimi Matthews (A Victorian Lady’s Guide to Fashion and Beauty, The Matrimonial Advertisement) writes both historical non-fiction and traditional historical romances set in Victorian England. Her articles on nineteenth century history have been published on various academic and history sites, including the Victorian Web and the Journal of Victorian Culture, and are also syndicated weekly at BUST Magazine. In her other life, Mimi is an attorney. She resides in California with her family, which includes an Andalusian dressage horse, two Shelties, and two Siamese cats. For more information, please visit Mimi Matthews’ website and blog. You can also connect with her on Facebook, Twitter, BookBub, Pinterest, Google+, and Goodreads.

Giveaway

During the Blog Tour, we have two signed copies of A Modest Independence up for grabs! To enter, please see the Gleam form below. Giveaway Rules – Giveaway ends at 11:59 pm EST on May 10th. You must be 18 or older to enter. – Giveaway is open to US residents only. – Only one entry per household. – All giveaway entrants agree to be honest and not cheat the systems; any suspicion of fraud is decided upon by blog/site owner and the sponsor, and entrants may be disqualified at our discretion. – The winner has 48 hours to claim prize or new winner is chosen. A Modest Independence