This is a different type of story; the couple is breaking up as the story begins. Edward (Ned) Sharpe has been courting Sophia Appersett for the past two months. He is a London merchant, and Sophia is a penniless aristocrat who desperately needs his money to save her family. However, Sophia thinks she and Ned have nothing in common. Unfortunately, Ned follows a manual that tells the reader how he should act.
Ned comes from meager beginnings and wants the polish of an aristocratic wife. He doesn't say much for fear of showing his lack of urbanity. Sophia carries all the conversations, mainly about the weather, because she knows nothing about Ned.
After the terrible row at home for breaking off with Ned, Sophia decides to give Ned another chance by encouraging him to come to their home for the Christmas holidays. Sophia has no dowery because her father spent it adding gaslighting to their Derbyshire estate. Only Sophia is without a dowery; her father prefers Emily, and she can do no wrong.
This is a delightful and quick read. Enjoy.
Ned comes from meager beginnings and wants the polish of an aristocratic wife. He doesn't say much for fear of showing his lack of urbanity. Sophia carries all the conversations, mainly about the weather, because she knows nothing about Ned.
After the terrible row at home for breaking off with Ned, Sophia decides to give Ned another chance by encouraging him to come to their home for the Christmas holidays. Sophia has no dowery because her father spent it adding gaslighting to their Derbyshire estate. Only Sophia is without a dowery; her father prefers Emily, and she can do no wrong.
This is a delightful and quick read. Enjoy.
Regina (virgosun) reviewed A Holiday by Gaslight: A Victorian Christmas Novella on + 888 more book reviews
Mimi Matthews is an author to watch! Mr. Edward Sharpe, the epitome of swift currents that run under still waters, struggles to convey his admiration for the lovely, unattainable Sophie--all because of some bad advice. A lovely romance that highlights their chance at a second courtship. 4 stars.
