But even at the farthest edges of the British Empire, the past has a way of catching up with you. 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. Our heroine is Jenny Holloway, a 28-year-old spinster who’s been gifted her own money from her cousin Lady Helena. If only he could find an equally uncomplicated woman.įormer lady's companion Jenny Holloway has just been given a modest independence. A Modest Independence is the second book in the Parish Orphans of Devon series and a proof of why Mimi Matthews is an emerging talent in historical fiction that you don’t want to miss. 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. Strongly recommended."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 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. A Modest Independence Mimi Matthews 4.3 136 Ratings 4.99 Publisher Description '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. 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. Read A Modest Independence by Mimi Matthews for free on hoopla. The journey fulfils her longing for travel, but will she recognize that much of the pleasure results from sharing it with someone she cares for and who cares for her? On the long journey their mutual attraction develops into love, but she is reluctant to surrender her independence by marrying. To her (and his own) surprise, her solicitor, Tom Finchley, insists on accompanying her. As companion and close friend to Lady Helena, Jenny Holloway saved her distant cousin from the machinations of her wicked uncle and was rewarded with ‘a modest independence.’ Determined to return this generosity, she decides to travel to India to find Helena’s brother Giles, Earl of Castleton, reported killed during the Indian Mutiny. A Modest Independence (Parish Orphans of Devon)ġ860.
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