She also does a tremendous amount of research for her books and it always shows!Įvelyn is a young woman who is regarded as a spinster in society. I have always enjoyed her books and I like that she dabbles into different genres. 'Unflinching, tender, and moving, the delicately crafted The Siren of Sussex might just be my favourite work from Mimi Matthews it certainly is one of my favourite historical romance reads this year.'- Evie Dunmore, USA Today bestselling author of Portrait of a Scotsman 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 “Matthews deftly underscores racial and gender discrimination in Victorian London in this excellent start to ‘The Belles of London’ series rather than overshadowing, it propels the romance. “Matthews brings the Victorian era to vivid life with meticulously researched details and an impossible romance made believable and memorable.”- Booklist, starred review “…a tender and swoon worthy interracial, cross-class romance in Victorian London…Readers will delight in this paean to women’s fashion and horseback riding.”- Publishers Weekly, starred review Publisher: Berkley Romance (January 11, 2022)įormat: Trade paperback, eBook, & audiobook Genre: Historical Romance, Historical Fiction 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? Her unbridled spirit enchants him, awakening a depth of feeling he never thought possible.īut pushing boundaries comes at a cost and not everyone is pleased to welcome Evelyn and Ahmad into fashionable society.

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. 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. Her only hope is to distinguish herself by making the biggest splash in the one sphere she excels: on horseback. As an incurable bluestocking from a family tumbling swiftly toward ruin, she knows she'll never make a match in a ballroom. 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.Įvelyn Maltravers understands exactly how little she's worth on the marriage mart.

The siren of sussex by mimi matthews