The Belle of Belgrave Square
Contents (52)
- praise for
- The Siren of Sussex
- Also by Mimi Matthews
- belles of london novels
- Contents
- One
- Two
- Three
- Four
- Five
- Six
- Seven
- Eight
- Nine
- Ten
- Eleven
- Twelve
- Thirteen
- Fourteen
- Fifteen
- Sixteen
- Seventeen
- Eighteen
- Nineteen
- Twenty
- Twenty-One
- Twenty-Two
- Twenty-Three
- Twenty-Four
- Twenty-Five
- Twenty-Six
- Twenty-Seven
- Twenty-Eight
- Twenty-Nine
- Thirty
- Thirty-One
- Thirty-Two
- Thirty-Three
- Thirty-Four
- Thirty-Five
- Thirty-Six
- Thirty-Seven
- Thirty-Eight
- Epilogue
- Author’s Note
- Literary Inspiration
- Victorian Views on Novel Reading and Bloodletting
- False Names, Marriage, and the Law
- The Fall of Sebastopol
- Acknowledgments
- Discussion Questions
- What’s next on your reading list?
praise for
The Siren of Sussex
“What I love about Mimi Matthews is that in the crowded field of historical romance she always finds new and interesting slants for her plots and characters. That, along with her wonderful writing and meticulous research, makes every book she puts out a rare treat to enjoy and savor. Highly recommended!”
—New York Times bestselling author Kate Pearce
“Unflinching, tender, and moving, the delicately crafted The Siren of Sussex might just be my favorite work from Mimi Matthews; it certainly is one of my favorite historical romance reads this year.”
—Evie Dunmore, USA Today bestselling author of Portrait of a Scotsman
“Lush, seductive, original—The Siren of Sussex drew me in from the first page, and wove its magic. A fresh, vibrant, brilliant Victorian romance, making it an unforgettable read.”
—New York Times bestselling author Jane Porter
“A moving love story and a vivid recreation of Victorian life, The Siren of Sussex by Mimi Matthews is a treat of a book for the historical romance lover.”
—Award-winning author Anna Campbell
“Impeccably researched, brimming with passion and chemistry, and a loving tribute to Victorian fashion and horsemanship, The Siren of Sussex is a page-turning, powerful, and endearing love story about two people rising above the pressures of society to follow their hearts. A five-star fantastic read!”
—USA Today bestselling author Syrie James
“A tender and swoonworthy interracial, cross-class romance in Victorian London . . . Readers will delight in this paean to women’s fashion and horseback riding.”
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Matthews brings the Victorian era to vivid life with meticulously researched details and an impossible romance made believable and memorable.”
—Booklist (starred review)
“Romance aficionados who love fashion and animals will delight in this tender romance and will be excited to see Evelyn’s friends in future installments.”
—Library Journal (starred review)
“Readers should expect emotional heft and fascinating historical detail . . . Matthews explores cultural identity conflicts, exoticism, and the difficult position of a merchant catering to the whims of a privileged class, all within a tender, empowering love story.”
—Shelf Awareness (starred review)
“An exquisite historical romance that is so captivating I had to force myself not to gallop through it at a breakneck speed, wanting to savor the author’s obvious care and delicate attention to detail . . . A must read for lovers of historical fiction.”
—Meg Tilly, author of The Runaway Heiress
“Marvelously crafted, Evelyn and Ahmad’s world is ripe with nuanced social perceptions and characters that winnow heart deep. At times passionately intelligent and achingly vulnerable, The Siren of Sussex is destined to dazzle readers of Evie Dunmore and Harper St. George.”
—Rachel McMillan, author of The London Restoration and The Mozart Code
“Readers have learned to expect absorbing dramas from Mimi Matthews, and her latest—in which a strong and intelligent woman finds a way to save her family’s fortunes while following her own heart—is no exception. Any reader who has ever loved horses, high fashion, and brooding protagonists will fall hard for The Siren of Sussex. I savored it to the final page.”