The Winter Companion

· Parish Orphans of Devon Book 4 · Perfectly Proper Press
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"Fans of the 'Parish Orphans of Devon' series will adore this final installment, reuniting the orphans and their loves." -Library Journal, STARRED review


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She Needed to be Seen...


As a lady's companion, Clara Hartwright never receives much attention from anyone. And that's precisely how she likes it. With a stormy past, and an unconventional plan for her future, it's far safer to remain invisible. But when her new employer is invited to a month-long holiday at a remote coastal abbey, Clara discovers that she may not be as invisible as she'd hoped. At least, not as far as one gentleman is concerned.


He Wanted to be Heard...


Neville Cross has always been more comfortable with animals than people. An accident in his youth has left him with a brain injury that affects his speech. Forming the words to speak to his childhood friends is difficult enough. Finding the right things to say to a lovely young lady's companion seems downright impossible. But Miss Hartwright is no ordinary companion. In fact, there may not be anything ordinary about her at all.


During a bleak Devon winter, two sensitive souls forge an unexpected friendship. But when Clara needs him most, will Neville find the courage to face his fears? Or is saying goodbye to her the most heroic thing he can do?

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4.4
18 reviews
CoLe
July 31, 2022
While reading this series I felt I was transported back in time. I finished this installment in one day as I did not want to stop reading. I love the tone and style of writing style: well-paced, unrushed, and sufficiently descriptive I felt I was standing in the off, watching the action unfold. All four parish orphans are united in Devon for the holidays, but this is Neville's much deserved story. Neville avoids people due to his speech impediment, but he and Clara grow close in their mutual interest and love of animals. Clara is a strong and pragmatic young woman; revisited by her past, she proves her mettle.
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Lilian L
May 3, 2024
The first time we meet Neville is in the first book itself and at that time I was already intrigued by him as he neither fit into a servant nor a master category. Along the way, we learnt of his tragic past and how he came to be the man he is today. Clara is also a refreshing female character who is forced to leave her hometown due to a scandal. She is hesitant about starting a relationship due to her past experience but Neville breaks through the walls which she has set up!
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Connie Du Toit
September 17, 2024
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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 JournalBooklistKirkus, 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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