Bewitched!

The Muse of Maiden Lane (Belles of London #4) by Mimi Matthews         

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Artist Edward (Teddy) Hayes  is astounded, awed when he first sees Stella Hobhouse.

They’re at an exhibition at the British Museum. He can’t take his eyes off her. Her hair is unusual—pure silver! He’s mesmerised, struck by Stella’s beauty. He must paint her! Stella must be his muse! 

Stella is entranced by the gentleman in the wheel chair who speaks his mind, who sees her, who discusses art with her free from condescension.

Stella’s a gentlewoman with an impatient vicar for a brother. He wants to marry her off, even if the potential suitors are years older than Stella. After all her hair is gray! A match! Grr!

Her brother’s also casting his eyes over someone who wouldn’t and doesn’t suffer Stella gladly. What can Stella do?

A member of the Furies, four women who galloped their horses in the early morning on Rotten Row, who became known as the Four Horsewomen. Except two are now married and the third just became engaged. There’s only Stella left.

What does Stella want?

We journey alongside her as she deals with the questions about life, love and disappointments. 

Another fabulous tale from Matthew’s that causes one to pause and reflect.

A Berkley Group ARC via NetGalley.                                              

Many thanks to the author and publisher.