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Cover Reveal w/ Notes | “A Modest Independence” (Parish Orphans of Devon, Book Two) by Mimi Matthews

Posted Thursday, 7 February, 2019 by jorielov A Modest Independence, Mimi Matthews, Parish Orphans of Devon series, Perfectly Proper Press 4 Comments

Hallo, Hallo dear hearts!

I am unsure if you saw my admiration for “A Holiday in Gaslight” in recent months via the twitterverse, but everyone I know in the bookish world had the lovely chance to read this recently and I was caught up in the excitement myself! This was the first time I realised the collective works of this Historical novelist was one I hadn’t had the proper chance to explore or become acquainted with personally – which is why I am hoping to seek out “A Holiday in Gaslight” through my local library this year. I had meant to submit a purchase request in December for the story however, with a five week virus and three migraines afterwards in January, you could say that plan was postponed!

I vaguely remember seeing the blog tour and reviews on behalf of the first novel in this series “The Matrimonial Advertisement” – it was a story which at the time I wanted to seek out a bit more about but as life moved forward, it simply disappeared from my radar until now. This is why I was thankful I saw my bookish friends and fellow book bloggers excitedly discussing “A Holiday in Gaslight” as it brought the focus back to Mimi Matthews and gave me a new curiosity for her series of Historical narratives!

I am delighted today to be a part of the Cover Reveal Team via Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tours – as I love promoting, celebrating and championing works of Historical Fiction (across all sub-genres of interest) with Ms Bruno as she truly has a knack for giving those of us who love time travelling through the historic past a keen edge on modern Historical Fiction. It has been through hosting with her these past five (nearly six years) I’ve become enchanted, delighted and wickedly engaged with History.

Although this appears to be a Digital First release – I am confident a print release will be forthcoming as the rest of Ms Matthews stories are cross-released into other formats. As you might already realise, I can’t read ebooks due to my chronic migraines but I love celebrating new stories, even if they are Digital First releases as the promise of a print copy down the road is what encourages my bookish heart to realise one day, I can discover the stories I wish to be reading today.

Thankfully, two of her previous releases “The Lost Letter” and “The Viscount and the Vicar’s Daughter” are available in audiobook editions via Scribd. As I am a subscriber to Scribd for audiobooks, I’m looking forward to listening to these stories this year.

As you know, I love Feminist Historical Fiction narratives inasmuch as I love adventurous romantic fiction. This particular series seems to combine both of my loves and I can’t wait to start to dig into “A Matrimonial Advertisement” in order to understand what is coming next in today’s spotlighted new release!

If you are a reader of Ms Matthews stories, I’d love to hear your thoughts about this Spring Release but also, what has given you the most joy about reading her collective works!

Without further adieu, here is today’s featured release,…

A Modest Independence
Subtitle: Parish Orphans of Devon
by Mimi Matthews

He Needed Peace…

Attorney 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…

Genres: Feminist Historical Fiction, Historical Fiction, Historical Romance

Places to find the book:

Add to LibraryThing

ISBN: 978-0-9990364-8-8

Published by Perfectly Proper Press

on 23rd April, 2019

The Matrimonial Advertisement (book one)

A Modest Independence (book two)

Converse via: #HistRom or #HistoricalRomance
and #AModestIndepedence #MimiMatthews

This is a Digital First release – I am sure a print copy will follow suit.

About Mimi Matthews

Mimi Matthews (A Victorian Lady’s 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.

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A Modest Independence Cover Reveal tour via HFVBTs

{SOURCES: Book cover for “A Modest Independence”, book synopsis, author biography, author photograph of Mimi Matthews, the tour host badge and HFVBTs badge were all provided by Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tours and used with permission. Post dividers badge by Fun Stuff for Your Blog via Pure Imagination. Tweets were embedded due to codes provided by Twitter. Blog graphics created by Jorie via Canva: Stories Sailing Into View banner and the Comment Box Banner.}

Comments on Twitter:

I am overjoyed to be sharing this lovely #CoverReveal for @MimiMatthewsEsq as she's a #newtomeauthor of whom I happily discovered whilst seeing everyone cheer & champion #AHolidayInGaslight!😊

🦋#HistRom
🦋Feminist #HistoricalFiction
🦋An adventure!

👉📖https://t.co/pJ7SmjfCLQ pic.twitter.com/kErhQAYHFU

— Jorie, the Joyful Tweeter💜🦝 (@joriestory) February 7, 2019

About jorielov

I am self-educated through local libraries and alternative education opportunities. I am a writer by trade and I cured a ten-year writer’s block by the discovery of Nanowrimo in November 2008. The event changed my life by re-establishing my muse and solidifying my path. Five years later whilst exploring the bookish blogosphere I decided to become a book blogger. I am a champion of wordsmiths who evoke a visceral experience in narrative. I write comprehensive book showcases electing to get into the heart of my reading observations. I dance through genres seeking literary enlightenment and enchantment. Starting in Autumn 2013 I became a blog book tour hostess featuring books and authors. I joined The Classics Club in January 2014 to seek out appreciators of the timeless works of literature whose breadth of scope and voice resonate with us all.

"I write my heart out and own my writing after it has spilt out of the pen." - self quote (Jorie of Jorie Loves A Story)

Posted Thursday, 7 February, 2019 by jorielov in Blog Tour Host, Book Cover Reveal, Book Spotlight of E-Book (ahead of POD/print edition), Historical Fiction, Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tours, Historical Romance, Indie Author, Romance Fiction

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4 responses to “Cover Reveal w/ Notes | “A Modest Independence” (Parish Orphans of Devon, Book Two) by Mimi Matthews”

Taylor

What a cool looking cover! Great post.

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Thursday, 7 February, 2019, 7:55 PM
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- jorielov
  
  Hallo, Hallo Taylor!!
  
  :) What a lovely note to find waiting for me! I’m wicked thrilled you found this post and that your celebrating the cover art with me!! So happy you’ve enjoyed this announcement!!
  
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  Thursday, 7 February, 2019, 8:34 PM
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Amy Bruno

Thank you for hosting Mimi’s cover reveal, Jorie! You’re the best!

Amy
HF Virtual Book Tours

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Thursday, 7 February, 2019, 1:15 PM
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- jorielov
  
  Hallo, Hallo Ms Bruno,
  
  You’re most welcome!! :) I was thankful I had a clever way of announcing to my readers why this author has become a fixture on my #nextreads radar! Her stories really speak to me and I’m so happy I found two of her audiobooks recently on Scribd! I love celebrating new releases and today, it was a joy to spotlight an author I’m wicked itching to be reading! I love shining a light on stories like these and it was a heap of fun to put together for you and Ms Matthews.
  
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  Thursday, 7 February, 2019, 1:21 PM
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