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A Holiday by Gaslight

A Victorian Christmas Novella

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A Holiday by Gaslight

By: Mimi Matthews
Narrated by: Alex Wyndham
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"A graceful love story...and an authentic presentation of the 1860s that reads with the simplicity and visual gusto of a period movie." (Readers' Favorite)

A courtship of convenience.

Sophie Appersett is quite willing to marry outside of her class to ensure the survival of her family. But the darkly handsome Mr. Edward Sharpe is no run-of-the-mill London merchant. He's grim and silent. A man of little emotion - or perhaps no emotion at all. After two months of courtship, she's ready to put an end to things.

A last chance for love.

But severing ties with her taciturn suitor isn't as straightforward as Sophie envisioned. Her parents are outraged. And then there's Charles Darwin, Prince Albert, and that dratted gaslight. What's a girl to do except invite Mr. Sharpe to Appersett House for Christmas and give him one last chance to win her? Only this time, there'll be no false formality. This time, they'll get to know each other for who they really are.

©2018 Mimi Matthews (P)2018 Mimi Matthews Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance Victorian Christmas Feel-Good Heartfelt Winter
Sweet Romance • Historical Authenticity • Sultry Voice • Rich Character Development • Clean Storytelling • Soothing Tone
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Wasn’t sure if I was going to enjoy this, however I really did enjoy it. It’s a fairly quick listen, around 6hrs. I really liked the characters and you end up rooting for the two main ones!! :)

Quick, romantic, enjoyable

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(May contain a spoiler about HEA!!!!l)


I really enjoyed this book. The only thing I disliked is Sophia's parents & the way she was treated by her family. It would have been nice for her alone to get a HEA. She was the only one that deserved it.

A Holiday by Gaslight

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I listen every year and every year it kills me. Mimi and Alex are the best ever combination....

favorite Christmas romance ever

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I chose this book because I wanted to hear Alex Wyndham's sexy smooth voice. Mimi Matthews is a new author for me and I will read/listen to her books again. She is wonderfully talented at spinning a story and just as talented in her character development. And Alex Wyndham is chocolate icing on Mimi's cake. I so appreciate Mimi's keeping this story to 4 hours rather than going on and on and on.

Beautiful love story with a little history

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Sophia would not like the word, but it is the perfect short story. Engaging characters. Solid plot and storyline. Appropriate heat for the time and their courtship. (kissing only) And leaves you with deep thoughts on how much progress is too much.
I love this story. Mimi Matthews is a master at story, character, angst, and historically correctness.
And the Narrator, Alex Wyndham, he is my favorite. I am a sucker for a good male voice, he does the female voices well enough. And the inflection and differing the voices are excellent.

perfect

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I thought the narrator was excellent, but I would have preferred a woman to do the female parts. There’s just something about a man making his voice higher that bothers me. The story was unique but it felt so relaxing and so low energy of a read- I guess I like them a little spunkier. I think this will be loved by many people but to me it was more liked than loved.

A low energy listen

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Short and sweet romance. Likeable characters, solid narration. Story moves at good pace, engaging tale.

A delightful little story

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Loved this romantic short story and Alex Wyndham is the best narrator! Such a great voice.

Great story and perfect narration

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This was so much fun to listen to. Loved the characters and the time period.

Love it

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A Holiday by Gaslight is a solid yet romantic Victorian holiday romance novella. Sophie and Edward are from different classes but they fell in love with it other.

A Romantic Victorian Holiday Novella

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