The Work of Art
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4.1 • 247 Ratings
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Publisher Description
"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?
Customer Reviews
Dashing good fun
Great story of overcoming situations be they the death of someone the after affects of going to war and the injuries received to getting a better life a loving partner
Elegant & Romantic
Beautifully told with elegant use of language and believable 3D characters whose fate I became invested in - moving straight on to the next in the series - loved it! 💖
Romance, suspense and authenticity.
Another Mimi Matthew’s book beautifully written with authentically, wisdom and an innate understanding of character. The enfolding romance of the story warms the heart and the suspense holds you captive, page after page. You will find yourself feeling as if you’re falling into the arms of our hero as much as you will wish to befriend and protect our heroine. A wonderful read.. 5 stars.