My Review
In 1862, Evelyn Maltravers enters a London tailors shop and meets half-Indian tailor Ahmad Malik. Sparks immediately fly between the pair, but a match between them pushes boundaries. Evelyn also pushes boundaries as an equestrienne from a family with a history of scandal.
I wanted to read this novel because I love historical fiction, enjoy Victorian settings, and have enjoyed several Mimi Matthews books in the past.
This was a wonderful, engrossing read. I loved the pairing of Evelyn and Ahmad. They are an unexpected but delightful match, and I found myself reading past my bedtime to see what would happen next.
As always, Mimi Matthews does a beautiful job transporting readers to the Victorian era with her language and rich descriptions. She has an unusual gift for going beyond mere descriptions to actually evoking a time and place.
I recommend The Siren of Sussex highly for fans of historical fiction, and especially for anyone who loves the Victorian era. I look forward to upcoming reads in this new Belles of London series.
Book Synopsis
Victorian high society’s most daring equestrienne finds love and an
unexpected ally in her fight for independence in the strong arms of
London’s most sought after and devastatingly handsome half-Indian
tailor.
Evelyn Maltravers understands exactly how little
she's worth on the marriage mart. As an incurable bluestocking from a
family tumbling swiftly toward ruin, she knows she'll never make a match
in a ballroom. Her only hope is to distinguish herself by making the
biggest splash in the one sphere she excels: on horseback. In haute
couture. But to truly capture London's attention she'll need a
habit-maker who's not afraid to take risks with his designs—and with his
heart.
Half-Indian tailor Ahmad Malik has always had a talent
for making women beautiful, inching his way toward recognition by
designing riding habits for Rotten Row's infamous Pretty
Horsebreakers—but no one compares to Evelyn. Her unbridled spirit
enchants him, awakening a depth of feeling he never thought possible.
But pushing boundaries comes at a cost and not everyone is pleased to
welcome Evelyn and Ahmad into fashionable society. With obstacles
spanning between them, the indomitable pair must decide which hurdles
they can jump and what matters most: making their mark or following
their hearts?
Author Bio
Giveaway
Giveaway hosted by Mimi Matthews. No Purchase Necessary. Entrants must be 18 years or older. Open to US residents only. Void where prohibited.
The Giveaway Package:
1 winner (selected at random by Rafflecopter) receives the following:
Signed print copy of The Siren of Sussex
Horse scarf
Pewter sidesaddle brooch (made in Sussex, England!)
The Siren of Sussex tote bag
Three candles in scents: Fresh Hay, New Saddle, and Winter Ride
Box of Ahmad Tea (60 count, assorted flavors)
The Siren of Sussex bookmark
The giveaway is open from 12:01 am Pacific time 1/4/22 until 11:59pm Pacific time on 2/7/22.
The winner will be announced on Mimi's blog - mimimatthews.com – at 8:00 pm Pacific time on 2/8/22.
You can enter here:
1 comment:
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Trish. I am glad you enjoyed Siren too. Mimi is a gifted writer and I am looking forward to the next book in the series, The Belle of Belgrave Square in October.
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