Mimi Matthews
8 SeriesMimi Matthews is an American author renowned for her Victorian romances and historical nonfiction. Her novel "Fair as a Star" was honored as the Library Journal Best Romance of 2020. Additionally, she received the 2020 HOLT Medallion for "The Work of Art."
In "The Work of Art" by Mimi Matthews, Phyllida Satterthwaite, considered odd yet intriguing, moves from rural Devonshire to London, catching the attention of the sinister Duke of Moreland. The Duke, obsessed with collecting unique treasures, sees Phyllida as another acquisition. Seeking protection, Phyllida turns to Captain Arthur Heywood, a war veteran unable to walk unaided. Her only escape from the Duke's obsession is through marriage. This gripping narrative explores themes of beauty, perception, and survival.
