Ø Title: A Holiday by Gaslight
Mimi Matthews
ARC ebook*
to ensure the survival of her family. But the darkly handsome Mr. Edward Sharpe
is no run-of-the-mill London merchant. He’s grim and silent. A man of little
emotion—or perhaps no emotion at all. After two months of courtship, she’s
ready to put an end to things.
straightforward as Sophie envisioned. Her parents are outraged. And then
there’s Charles Darwin, Prince Albert, and that dratted gaslight. What’s a girl
to do except invite Mr. Sharpe to Appersett House for Christmas and give him
one last chance to win her? Only this time there’ll be no false formality. This
time they’ll get to know each other for who they really are.
putting me in the holiday spirit. The
male lead reminded me a lot of Mr. Darcy until he allowed his emotions to be
seen. Obviously, the difference being
that Mr. Darcy was a member of the gentry while Edward Sharpe is from the
merchant class.
her to stand up for herself; however, this is a trait I hate in myself, so I
may be too critical in this situation.
Otherwise, she was sweet and caring, determined to find at least
companionship in her partner.
heart-warming. Especially since the
reader gets a glimpse of wat Christmas in the English countryside was like in
Victorian London. This book doesn’t take
long to read and I perfect for a yuletide afternoon with a blanket and a warm
cup of cider.
* Special thanks to Mimi Matthews, Perfectly Proper Press, and HF
Virtual Book Tours for providing a copy of A
Holiday by Gaslight in exchange for an honest review.
Praise for A Holiday by Gaslight
“Matthews includes all the required elements of a cozy English Christmas and a classic Victorian love story. Matthewsí novella is full of comfort and joyóa sweet treat for romance readers thatís just in time for Christmas. A very merry tale of romance thatís perfect for the holiday season.” -Kirkus Reviews
“Matthews (The Matrimonial Advertisement) pays homage to Elizabeth Gaskell’s North and South with her admirable portrayal of the Victorian era’s historic advancements in addition to courtship struggles arising from societal castes. Revealed incrementally throughout are family circumstances molding the characters of both Sophie and Ned, allowing their genuine identities to evolve naturally, just like their sincere and sweet romance…Readers will easily fall for Sophie and Ned in their gaslit surroundings.” -Library Journal, starred review
“A Holiday by Gaslight is a real delight. Completely satisfying as a graceful love story, it also doubles as a family drama and an authentic presentation of the 1860s that reads with the simplicity and visual gusto of a period movie…It’s a sweet tale filled with believable characters…Fun to read and fun to read again, this book is one of my favorites now.” -Readers’ Favorite
“This is magical, it beautifully entwines a gorgeous Victorian Christmas, social prejudices of the era and the most marvellously different cast of characters that you would ever want in a historical romance…[A] wonderfully charming and vividly rich romance, that will have the readers swooning with absolute delight. Perfect!” -Chicks, Rogues and Scandals
“A perfect holiday treat for Victorian-loving romantics. Sophie and Ned’s sweet romance is sure to steal your heart.” -Lena Goldfinch, bestselling author of The Unexpected Bride
“This is the epitome of what historical romance is all about. Like all of Mimi Matthews’ books, her characters are full-bodied and evenly matched; the details are historically accurate, coloring the pages with vibrancy. Sure to warm your heart–perfect read for the holiday season!” -Christina Boyd, The Quill Ink
About the Author
Mimi Matthews (A Victorian Ladyís Guide to Fashion and Beauty, The Lost Letter) writes both historical non-fiction and traditional historical romances set in Victorian England. Her articles on nineteenth century history 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. In her other life, Mimi is an attorney. She resides in California with her family, which includes an Andalusian dressage horse, two Shelties, and two Siamese cats.
For more information, please visit Mimi Matthewsí website and blog. You can also connect with her on Facebook, Twitter, BookBub, Pinterest, Google+, and Goodreads.
Blog Tour Schedule
Tuesday, November 13
Review at Confessions of an Avid Reader
Wednesday, November 14
Review at Proverbial Reads
Feature at Tea Book Blanket
Feature at The Caffeinated Bibliophile
Friday, November 16
Review & Excerpt at The Book Junkie Reads
Feature at View from the Birdhouse
Monday, November 19
Review at Passages to the Past
Tuesday, November 20
Review at A Darn Good Read
Review & Excerpt at Clarissa Reads it All
Wednesday, November 21
Review at Amy’s Booket List
Friday, November 23
Review at So Many Books, So Little Time
Monday, November 26
Review at Jennifer Tar Heel Reader
Wednesday, November 28
Review at Donna’s Book Blog
Friday, November 30
Review at The Lit Bitch
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