The Work of Art

Name: The Work of Art
Rating: 4.727810859680176 (169 reviews)

Mimi Matthews

Jul 2019 · Somerset Stories Book 1 · Perfectly Proper Press

4.7

169 reviews

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"Matthews weaves suspense and mystery within an absorbing love story. Readers will be hard put to set this one down before the end." -Library Journal, STARRED review

Winner of the 2020 HOLT Medallion

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?

Ratings and reviews

4.7

169 reviews

R4 47

July 9, 2023

Wonderful !!! Read in one day on weekend! Clean but still a lead the imagination to steamy. Well be added to my favorites list. As a female vet I have to say not all vets will want to unload what they went threw and may never will. But I read these for the fairly tales verses the reality. Great story.

Bittuska

February 15, 2024

sweet story with decent characters of depth. a very warm hearted heroine and a man in need of saving from himself, whilst he saves her. a pleasant read. no spice, but a quickly developing friendship to romance and a hasty marriage. would recommend.

Viper Spaulding

March 28, 2023

Charming, delightful story Philly is my kinda girl - her love for her dogs is unparalleled, and I loved her all the more for it. Her romance with the quiet, solid Arthur was wonderfully complicated by not only her dogs, but her unabashed zest for life. Of course with a woman like Philly, there's competition for her hand. This brought out the best in Arthur, as he is compelled to rescue her from a horrible marriage by offering for her himself. Thus their "marriage of convenience" provides all the space they need to fall hopelessly, deeply in love. I love this author's writing style, and I was swept along with this story right from the start all the way to the daring and surprising finale. It's a terrific story, one that I highly recommend.

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 Journal, Booklist, Kirkus, 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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