Return to Satterthwaite Court
By Mimi Matthews
- Release Date: 2023-04-11
- Genre: Historical Romance
Description
A reckless Victorian heiress sets her sights on a dashing ex-naval lieutenant, determined to win his heart as the two of them embark on a quest to solve a decades-old mystery in USA Today bestselling author Mimi Matthews's sequel to her critically acclaimed novels The Work of Art and Gentleman Jim.
Lieutenant Charles Heywood has had his fill of adventure. Battle-weary and disillusioned, he returns to England, resolved to settle down to a quiet, uneventful life on an estate of his own. But arranging to purchase the property he desires is more difficult than Charles ever imagined. The place is mired in secrets, some of which may prove deadly. If he's going to unravel them, he'll need the assistance of someone as daring as he is.
At only twenty, Lady Katherine Beresford has already earned a scandalous reputation. As skilled with pistols as she is on horseback, she's never met an obstacle she can't surmount—or a man she can't win. That is, until she encounters the infuriatingly somber Lieutenant Heywood. But Kate refuses to be deterred by the raven-haired soldier's strong, silent facade. After all, faint heart never won handsome gentleman.
From the wilds of rural Somersetshire to the glittering ballrooms of early-Victorian London, Charles and Kate embark on a cross-country quest to solve a decades' old mystery. Will the greatest danger be to their hearts—or to their lives?
From the wilds of rural Somersetshire to the glittering ballrooms of early-Victorian London, Charles and Kate embark on a cross-country quest to solve a decades' old mystery. Will the greatest danger be to their hearts—or to their lives?
Reviews
Fabulous
5By lisalu714This book! Sooo beautiful! Mimi is absolutely one magnificent writer! And this story sparkles with her touch! I truly love how she brought 2 books together with children! How perfect is that?!? I love the other stories too, so this just sealed the deal! Now i can’t wait to read the 4th!!!Absolutely Loved It!
5By Suzan Loves Books“She knew now that she could never spend her days stitching silently in a drawing room, content to be admired by some respectful adoring spouse. She was made for the storm. For braving the mad currents of life, not sheltering in the shallows.” Lady Katherine Beresford is beautiful, bold, fearless, and impetuous. She’s definitely her mother’s daughter. After an unsuccessful season, Kate is completely bored with men until she meets a handsome man who rescues a scraggly puppy in the muddy streets of London. Not one to worry about social conventions, she finds out who he is and immediately begins to pursue him. Charles Heywood is on his way home after having resigned from the Navy. His swashbuckling days are over and all he wants now is to settle down to a quiet, sedate life. But after receiving a mysterious letter, followed by a surprise visit from Kate, a whole new adventure is about to begin for him. Mimi Matthews has once again crafted a beautiful love story that drew me in from beginning to end, and I absolutely loved it! Charles and Kate are fabulously developed characters with such great chemistry. The story was well-paced and engaging, with a suspenseful mystery to solve and a dangerous villain that you love to hate. The parents of Kate and Charles are characters from two previously published books, and I loved their appearance in this story. They are obviously older now, but I was delighted that they are still so much in love with each other. Many thanks to the author for an eARC. All opinions are my own.
