The Work of Art
A Regency Romance
by Mimi Matthews
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Pub Date 23 Jul 2019 | Archive Date 21 Jul 2019
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"Matthews is a bright, shining star in historical romance..." -Austenprose
An Uncommon Beauty...
Hidden away in rural Devonshire, Phyllida Satterthwaite has always been considered more odd than beautiful. But in London, her oddity has made her a sensation. Far worse, it's caught the eye of the sinister Duke of Moreland--a notorious art collector obsessed with acquiring one-of-a-kind treasures. To escape the duke's clutches, she's going to need a little help.
An Unlikely Hero...
Captain Arthur Heywood's days of heroism are long past. Grievously injured in the Peninsular War, he can no longer walk unaided, let alone shoot a pistol. What use can he possibly be to a damsel in distress? He has nothing left to offer except his good name.
Can a marriage of convenience save Philly from the vengeful duke? Or will life with Arthur put her--and her heart--in more danger than ever?
Advance Praise
"In her sixth historical romance, Matthews (The Pug Who Bit Napoleon; A Victorian Lady's Guide to Fashion and Beauty) weaves suspense and mystery within an absorbing love story. Readers will be hard put to set this one down before the end. Highly recommended to historical romance and/or mystery buffs and especially animal lovers." -Library Journal, Starred Review
"The author seamlessly combines a suspenseful tale and a soaring romance, the plot by turns sweetly moving and dramatically stirring...A thoughtfully executed tale that perceptively dramatizes the tension between the demands of love and commerce." -Kirkus Reviews
Praise for the Novels of Mimi Matthews
"Matthews has a knack for creating slow-building chemistry and an intriguing plot with a social history twist." -Library Journal
"As always, Matthews' attention to historical accuracy is impeccable." -Kirkus Reviews
"Ms. Matthews writes with elegance and precision...The author's research is impeccable..." -All About Romance
"Mimi Matthews is an exceptional story-teller." -Passages to the Past
"Matthews is a bright, shining star in historical romance..." -Austenprose
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About the Author:
Mimi Matthews is the author of The Pug Who Bit Napoleon: Animal Tales of the 18th and 19th Centuries and A Victorian Lady’s Guide to Fashion and Beauty. She researches and writes on all aspects of nineteenth century history—from animals, art, and etiquette to fashion, beauty, feminism, and law. Her articles have been published on various academic and history sites, including the Victorian Web and the Journal of Victorian Culture, and are also syndicated weekly at BUST Magazine.
When not writing historical non-fiction, Mimi is a USA Today bestselling author of exquisitely proper historical romance novels with dark, brooding heroes and intelligent, pragmatic heroines. She is a member of the Historical Novel Society, Romance Writers of America, and English Historical Fiction Authors. Her debut Victorian romance The Lost Letter was released in September 2017.
In her other life, Matthews is an attorney with both a Juris Doctor and a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. She resides in California with her family, which includes an Andalusian dressage horse, two Shelties, and one Siamese cat.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781733056908 |
| PRICE | US$3.99 (USD) |
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