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Synopsis
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.
Evelyn Maltravers understands exactly how little she's worth on the marriage mart. As an incurable bluestocking from a family tumbling swiftly toward ruin, she knows she'll never make a match in a ballroom. Her only hope is to distinguish herself by making the biggest splash in the one sphere she excels: on horseback. In haute couture. 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.
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. Her unbridled spirit enchants him, awakening a depth of feeling he never thought possible.
But pushing boundaries comes at a cost and not everyone is pleased to welcome Evelyn and Ahmad into fashionable society. 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?
My Review
The Siren of Sussex is a pleasing and charming, regency victorian romance. The book also addresses such topics as equality, race, and class differences. This book is a comfort read for fans of Bridgerton and is the ideal read for someone looking for a cozy romance novel with plenty of fashion. I liked how the author chose to alternate narrators with each chapter.
I look forward to reading book 2 in this series, The Belle of Belgrave Square.
My Rating: 4/5
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Book Details
Author: Mimi Matthews
Publisher: Berkely.
Publication Date: January 11, 2022.
Genre: Historical fiction. Romance. Victorian times. British Literature. Historical romance. Fiction. Adult.
Edition: Paperback.
Pages: 336.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Heather. Mimi is a gifted writer. I enjoyed the historical details and the fashion! I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series. Best, LA