A Modest Independence

Name: A Modest Independence
Rating: 4.25 (16 reviews)

Mimi Matthews

Apr 2019 · Parish Orphans of Devon Book 2 · Perfectly Proper Press

4.2

16 reviews

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"Fans of the series will enjoy exploring secondary characters' lives and the truly heroic compromises Tom makes to be with the woman he loves." -Library Journal

A USA TODAY BESTSELLER

He Needed Peace...

Solicitor 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...

Ratings and reviews

4.2

16 reviews

Alyssa Tekiela

August 20, 2024

Awful. I really enjoyed the first book and this one took a crazy turn. The characters are so whiney and dense. The romance is pretty much non-existent and there is nothing endearing about the main characters. the plot is terrible and doesn't make sense. so disappointed if I could give 0 stars I would

Lilian L

May 3, 2024

After reading The Matrimonjal Advertisement, I definitely had to continue with book #2 from the Parish Orphans of Devon series. Here the fmc Jenny is given a modest sum of money which allows her to travel, hence the title. Continuing their acquaintance from the first book , Mr Lawyer aka Finchley decides to travel with her 😆 and hence we get #forcedproximity (one of my fav tropes!)

CoLe

July 31, 2022

Tom and Jenny aided Lady Helena and Justin in The Matrimonial Advertisement. Here is their story. While Jenny is attracted to Tom, she refuses to think of marriage and giving up her new-found freedom and control over her own life. When Tom realizes Jenny must have some feelings for her, he decides to accompany her on her quest to India. He hopes to keep her safe and to use the time to court her in a way. Little descriptions of looks of yearning made my heart ache for Tom, as it must have seemed to him he would not be able to sway Jenny. Their long trip - from London via France, Malta and Egypt to India - is described in some detail. How exhausting the travel must have been.

About the author

USA Today bestselling author Mimi Matthews writes both historical nonfiction and award-winning Victorian romances. Her novels have received starred reviews in Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist, Kirkus, and Shelf Awareness, and her articles have been featured on the Victorian Web, the Journal of Victorian Culture, and in syndication at BUST Magazine. In her other life, Mimi is an attorney. She resides in California with her family, which includes a retired Andalusian dressage horse, a Sheltie, and two Siamese cats.

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