A Modest Independence
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4.3 • 228 Ratings
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- $4.99
Publisher Description
"Fans of the series will enjoy exploring secondary characters' lives and the truly heroic compromises Tom makes to be with the woman he loves." —Library Journal
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He Needed Peace...
Solicitor Tom Finchley has spent his life using his devious intellect to solve the problems of others. As for his own problems, they're nothing that a bit of calculated vengeance can't remedy. But that's all over now. He's finally ready to put the past behind him and settle down to a quiet, uncomplicated life. If only he could find an equally uncomplicated woman.
She Wanted Adventure...
Former lady's companion Jenny Holloway has just been given a modest independence. Now, all she wants is a bit of adventure. A chance to see the world and experience life far outside the restrictive limits of Victorian England. If she can discover the fate of the missing Earl of Castleton while she's at it, so much the better.
From the gaslit streets of London to the lush tea gardens of colonial India, Jenny and Tom embark on an epic quest—and an equally epic romance. But even at the farthest edges of the British Empire, the past has a way of catching up with you...
Customer Reviews
A bit drawn out but good
The book was a bit repetitive with Tom and Jenny’s conversations and was a tad too drawn out. However, I did enjoy the adventure through the countries and the ups and downs of Jenny’s self journey. Storyline just felt a bit bumpy compared to the previous book about Helene and Justin.
Blue eyes and specs
Loved this book as well as the first in the series. Orphan boys finding their way and love in life is a good read. I love all the historical aspects as I am a history buff. Mr. Finchley tried so hard to be a proper English gentleman. Ms. Matthews kept the dialogue in the form that would have been understood at the time, also adding to the story’s tension, as well as the timeline for traveling, giving the sense of time as compared to today. J.McD.
Simmering love, travels to far away lands, mystery!
I’ve just recently discovered Mimi Matthews. What a gift of a writer. In this tale she weaves complex and fascinating characters, Tom, Jenny, and Giles into an investigative story set in England, Egypt and India, along with a simmering love story. So much fun to read!