--- product_id: 251136485 title: "A Convenient Fiction (Parish Orphans of Devon Book 3)" brand: "mimi matthews" price: "137.41 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/251136485-a-convenient-fiction-parish-orphans-of-devon-book-3 store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # A Convenient Fiction (Parish Orphans of Devon Book 3) **Brand:** mimi matthews **Price:** 137.41 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A Convenient Fiction (Parish Orphans of Devon Book 3) by mimi matthews - **How much does it cost?** 137.41 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/251136485-a-convenient-fiction-parish-orphans-of-devon-book-3) ## Best For - mimi matthews enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted mimi matthews brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A Convenient Fiction (Parish Orphans of Devon Book 3) ## Images ![A Convenient Fiction (Parish Orphans of Devon Book 3) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71YA2777SuL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written and wonderfully romantic, with characters that capture your heart *by C***K on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 April 2021* Whenever I pick up a book by Mimi Matthews, it’s always a treat to read. Her stories are beautifully written and wonderfully romantic, with characters that capture your heart. They are impeccably researched with lots of fascinating historical details, and she captures the Victorian era to perfection.A Convenient Fiction is the third book in the Parish Orphans of Devon series and, although it can be read as standalone, I think it enhances the reading experience if the series is read in order.I have been waiting for Alex’s book to discover what happened to him after he mysteriously ran away from the orphanage at the age thirteen, leaving his friends to wonder at his fate - never knowing whether he is alive or dead. It transpires that he is very much alive and, for the past twenty years, his aptitude at cards has enabled him to make a lucrative living at the card tables in London and France, by luring unsuspecting gentlemen into gambling recklessly and losing. More than money, he wants property that will give him a sense of permanency and the only way to achieve this is to marry an heiress.His opportunity arises when George Wright incurs large losses which Alex agrees to forget in return for an introduction to George’s friend and neighbour, Henrietta Talbot, an heiress with property. Accompanying George to Surrey, Alex has every intention of wooing and marrying Henrietta, but his plans become somewhat derailed when he meets the beautiful and fascinating Laura Hayes.Three years ago, Laura, her father and her younger brother, Edward (Teddy), all contracted a fever. While Laura made a full recovery, her father died and her brother was left an invalid and confined to a wheelchair. Since then, Laura has been caring for her widowed Aunt Charlotte and Freddy, struggling to survive on the meagre quarterly allowance received from her father’s solicitor, Mr. Weatherwax. On his 21st birthday which is fast approaching, Teddy will take control of his inheritance and Laura is determined to rebuild the remains of the family perfumery business. However, Mr. Weatherwax refuses to relinquish control on the grounds that her brother is too ill to take on the responsibilities.With everything else to worry about, Laura certainly doesn’t need the added complication of her attraction to the handsome newcomer, Alex Archer. They are constantly thrown into each other’s company as Laura is acting as Henrietta’s chaperone and, although they admit that there is something between them, both are determined to forget it and move on.However, a trip to Margate changes everything. In the course of saving Laura’s life, Alex’s actions cause a scandal and he proposes a marriage of convenience to save Laura’s reputation - a temporary measure for a month or two and then they are free to go their separate ways. But things don’t always go to plan.As I have come to expect from Ms. Matthews, this was a charming, tender, romantic, character driven romance which develops in a natural way. It was very satisfying to see how Alex and Laura grew, both as individuals and a couple, and I also love how Ms. Matthews creates just the perfect chemistry between them.What a complex and fascinating character Alex is. At first, he seems more anti-hero than hero - a man who willingly betrayed his friends; an unscrupulous gambler and a self-confessed fortune hunter; a man who selfishly pursues his own interests without blinking an eye. It was hard to understand how he could have betrayed his friends who were the only family he had ever had. But when he reveals the circumstances that drove him to it, I could appreciate the sheer desperation Alex must have felt and why he would do anything to get away. He had no one to turn to and who would have believed an orphan like him.Laura shows great strength of character and determination and I respect her for taking on the heavy burden of looking after the family. That she sometimes rages against her current situation, I could certainly relate to. I’m sure everyone has had times when everything seems to get on top of them.She senses that Alex is hiding his true self. He is convinced that he is not a good man but, to Laura, he has been ‘every inch a hero’ from the very first day they met, with his kindness to Teddy and Aunt Charlotte, his desire to help and protect Laura, and his willingness to save her life, despite his fear of water, and to save her reputation.Alex sees Laura as beautiful and charming but also incredibly brave and compassionate too. He has been alone for so long with with no one to trust or rely on, no friend or family. Now he has Laura. Even though he hasn’t told Laura he loves, it’s evident in his every word and action, but when he does finally say the words, the whole scene is so romantic.Ms. Matthews always seems to incorporate some fascinating historical details into her books and I particularly enjoyed the part describing the bathing machines, the ‘promiscuous’ bathing, as Aunt Charlotte calls it, and the nosey parkers with their telescopes.The scene in the Epilogue where Alex sees Justin and Neville for the first time in 20 years was so emotional that it brought tears to my eyes, but left me with such a lovely warm glow.MY VERDICT: Another excellent addition to this captivating series. Highly recommended! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars A good series *by M***6 on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 October 2019* A good series although it's easy to forget what happened in earlier books so a reminder at the start would help. A few americanisms sneak in but not many. This book in part owes a debt to Heyer's 'Venetia' but not enough to be annoying. Phrases from Austen and Heyer evident but everyone seems to fall into that trap. The stories and characters are interesting and it all moves at a decent pace; Matthews is definitely one of the better authors in this genre especially if you dislike too much historic inaccuracy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars A compelling read *by L***M on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 December 2022* The characters in this book are portrayed well and likeable. I always wanted to keep reading even after I needed to stop! 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