The Belle of Belgrave Square by Mimi Matthews

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The Belle of Belgrave Square by Mimi Matthews, the second book in the Belles of London series, follows Julia Wychwood and Captain Jasper Blunt. Julia is a timid, reserved wallflower; preferring her novels to finding her way in society. She would rather pretend to be ill than attend a ball or dinner. Her lack of confidence in social settings is a result of her cruel, hypochondriac parents. Julia, however, is confident on horseback. According to her friend, Lady Anne, only a special gentleman can break Julia’s crippling shyness and anxiety. Captain Blunt is the scar-faced, infamous hero of Crimea, with a brood of illegitimate children and a haunted estate in Yorkshire. He needs to marry an heiress and has set his eyes on Julia. The uncomfortable first meeting between Julia and Captain Blunt is totally the opposite of a meet cute; Julia runs off during the introduction.  Julia is delightful, charming and relatable; novels are her safe space. There is strength in her vulnerability, too. When faced with an unsettling future, Julia proposes a marriage of convenience to Captain Blunt. It was amazing to watch her grow as a person and stand up for her rights. Moreover, Julia and Jasper’s relationship evolves beautifully. Readers will experience and appreciate every nuance of their relationship. Throughout the story there are references to and elements of Beauty and the Beast/Hades and Persephone; a parallel to this story. Ms Matthews included a few twists and surprises within the story. I highly recommend The Belle of Belgrave Square to other readers.

 

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book

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