The Muse of Maiden Lane by Mimi Matthews is the fourth installment of the Belles of London series, featuring strong women and sweet Victorian romance.

The Muse of Maiden Lane by Mimi Matthews

Genre/Categories/Setting: Historical Fiction, Women’s Fiction, Friendship, Victorian Romance, London

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My Summary of The Muse of Maiden Lane:

Welcome to my stop on the Blog Tour for The Muse of Maiden Lane. Thanks #NetGalley @BerkleyPub for a complimentary e ARC of #TheMuseOfMaidenLane upon my request. All opinions are my own.

The Muse of Maiden Lane is #4 in the loosely connected Belles of London series. Each installment can be read as a stand-alone. The four-book series follows four horse-riding friends as they each find true love. The women are fiercely loyal to each other, feisty, and independent-minded.

Stella is the focus of this story. Prematurely gray, she has been overlooked in London society. Unnoticed until an aspiring painter with a physical disability sees her true beauty and she becomes his muse.

My Thoughts:

Four Interesting Women

I love the four horsewomen and the themes presented in the series. Each young woman is independent and takes risks that ruffle some “society” feathers. In this story, we become acquainted with creative and bold Stella. The other three are mentioned as they support Stella. You do not have to have read the prior installments to appreciate their loyal friendships.

I have completed the series. My review of The Belle of Belgrave Square here. Julia might be my favorite, but maybe it’s because she was my introduction to the series.

Substantial Themes

I find the substantial themes in each of the four books thoughtful and unique. This installment explores true beauty and physical disability, taking brave action to secure your future, and women supporting women.

Bridgerton Without the Steam

The stories in this series feature sweet, slow-burn, yearning romance (no Bridgerton spice).

Content Consideration: physical disability

Recommending The Muse of Maiden Lane

If you appreciate feisty women who take charge of their lives, sweet romance, and the Victorian Era, add this series to your TBR.

My Rating:  4  Stars

Meet the Author of The Muse of Maiden Lane, Mimi Matthews

USA Today bestselling author Mimi Matthews writes both historical nonfiction and award-winning Victorian romances, including The Siren of Sussex, a 2023 RUSA Reading List shortlist pick for Best Romance; Fair as a Star, a Library Journal Best Romance of 2020; Gentleman Jim, a Kirkus Best Book of 2020; and The Work of Art, winner of the 2020 HOLT Medallion and a 2021 Daphne du Maurier Award nominee. Mimi’s novels have received starred reviews in Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist, Kirkus, and Shelf Awareness, and her articles have been featured on the Victorian Web, the Journal of Victorian Culture, and in syndication at BUST Magazine.

In her other life, Mimi is an attorney. She resides in California with her family, which includes a retired Andalusian dressage horse, a Sheltie, and two Siamese cats. To learn more, please visit http://www.MimiMatthews.com

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