Mimi Matthews
A reckless Victorian heiress sets her sights on a dashing ex-naval lieutenant, determined to win his heart as the two of them embark on a quest to solve a decades-old mystery in USA Today bestselling author Mimi Matthews's sequel to her critically acclaimed novels The Work of Art and Gentleman Jim.
Lieutenant Charles Heywood has had his fill of adventure. Battle-weary and disillusioned, he returns to England, resolved to settle
"Tartly elegant. . . . A vigorous, sparkling, and entertaining love story with plenty of Austen-ite wit." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Matthews ups the ante with a wildly suspenseful romance..." -Library Journal, starred review
"Readers who love lots of intrigue and historicals that sound properly historical will savor this one." -NPR
She couldn't forget...
Wealthy squire's daughter Margaret
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