A Holiday by Gaslight

A Victorian Christmas Novella

By: Mimi Matthews

Narrated by: Alex Wyndham

"A graceful love story...and an authentic presentation of the 1860s that reads with the simplicity and visual gusto of a period movie." (Readers' Favorite)

A courtship of convenience.

Sophie Appersett is quite willing to marry outside of her class to ensure the survival of her family. But the darkly handsome Mr. Edward Sharpe is no run-of-the-mill London merchant. He's grim and silent. A man of little emotion - or perhaps no emotion at all. After two months of courtship, she's ready to put an end to things.

A last chance for love.

But severing ties with her taciturn suitor isn't as straightforward as Sophie envisioned. Her parents are outraged. And then there's Charles Darwin, Prince Albert, and that dratted gaslight. What's a girl to do except invite Mr. Sharpe to Appersett House for Christmas and give him one last chance to win her? Only this time, there'll be no false formality. This time, they'll get to know each other for who they really are.

©2018 Mimi Matthews (P)2018 Mimi Matthews

Quick, romantic, enjoyable

Wasn’t sure if I was going to enjoy this, however I really did enjoy it. It’s a fairly quick listen, around 6hrs. I really liked the characters and you end up rooting for the two main ones!! :)

A Holiday by Gaslight

(May contain a spoiler about HEA!!!!l)


I really enjoyed this book. The only thing I disliked is Sophia's parents & the way she was treated by her family. It would have been nice for her alone to get a HEA. She was the only one that deserved it.

favorite Christmas romance ever

I listen every year and every year it kills me. Mimi and Alex are the best ever combination....

Pretty good

Somewhat unique, interesting audio, super quick listen! I think there was some fun moments, slightly predictable but good

Beautiful love story with a little history

I chose this book because I wanted to hear Alex Wyndham's sexy smooth voice. Mimi Matthews is a new author for me and I will read/listen to her books again. She is wonderfully talented at spinning a story and just as talented in her character development. And Alex Wyndham is chocolate icing on Mimi's cake. I so appreciate Mimi's keeping this story to 4 hours rather than going on and on and on.