![]() ![]() From the rigid standards and expectations of Victorian courtship to the siege of Jhansi, she has clearly done her research. As always, Matthews’ attention to historical accuracy is impeccable. Jenny’s first taste of spicy curry and the international blend of humanity on the streets of Calcutta firmly situate readers in a striking past. The couple’s journey across Egypt and India is full of colorful and descriptive prose. Though he tries to convince Jenny that he would never infringe on her autonomy, the realities of being a woman in Victorian society weigh heavily against him. But Jenny is loath to give up her newfound liberty for a man, even one as kind and unusual as Tom. Their time together in close quarters on ships and trains only strengthens their mutual attraction. The pair, posing as brother and sister for propriety’s sake, embark on a long journey to Delhi. When Jenny sets out for India in search of a cousin who is presumed dead, Tom is compelled to accompany her. But her money is controlled by Tom, a talented lawyer who trades in secrets. ![]() Jenny, a former lady’s companion, has been gifted an inheritance and seeks adventure. ![]() ![]() An independent woman struggles to reconcile love and freedom in this historical romance.īook 2 of Matthews’ ( A Holiday by Gaslight, 2018, etc.) Parish Orphans of Devon series picks up with Jenny Holloway and Thomas Finchley, two characters familiar to readers of the first installment. ![]()
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