Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Matrimonial Advertisement | 2018 | Mimi Matthews | Buy |
| 2 | A Modest Independence | 2019 | Mimi Matthews | Buy |
| 3 | A Convenient Fiction | 2019 | Mimi Matthews | Buy |
| 4 | The Winter Companion | 2020 | Mimi Matthews | Buy |
The Parish Orphans of Devon series by Mimi Matthews connects four Victorian romances through characters tied to the parish orphan system of Devon. The Matrimonial Advertisement (2018) introduces Helena Reynolds, who answers a mysterious advertisement from an ex-army captain at a remote cliffside estate. A Modest Independence (2019) follows Jenny Holloway, a former lady’s companion, as she uses a modest inheritance to seek adventure. A Convenient Fiction (2019) pairs the enigmatic Alex Archer with Laura, whose family perfume business is failing. The Winter Companion (2020) brings together shy Clara Hartwright and Neville Cross, a man recovering from a brain injury.
Each book stands alone as a romance while building out the world of these interconnected characters.