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London's daring new equestrienne finds love and an unexpected ally in her fight for independence in the strong arms of Victorian society's most sought after and devastatingly handsome half-Indian tailor.

Evelyn Maltravers knows exactly how little she's worth on the marriage mart. As an incurable bluestocking from a family tumbling swiftly toward ruin, she knows she'll never make a match in a ballroom. Her only hope is to distinguish herself by making the biggest splash in the one sphere she excels: on horseback. In haute couture. But to truly capture London's attention she'll need a tailor who's not afraid to take risks with his designs-and with his heart.

Half-Indian dressmaker Ahmad Malik has always had a talent for making women beautiful, inching his way toward recognition by designing riding habits for Rotten Row's infamous Pretty Horsebreakers-but no one compares to Evelyn. Her unbridled spirit enchants him, awakening a depth of feeling he never thought possible.

But pushing boundaries comes at a cost and not everyone is pleased to welcome Evelyn and Ahmad into fashionable society. With obstacles spanning between them, the indomitable pair must decide which hurdles they can jump and what matters most: making their mark or following their hearts?

Story Locale: Victorian London

Series Overview: A daring group of unconventional women ride boldly across Victorian London to find independence and love.

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Mimi Matthews

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#OWNVOICES HISTORICAL: Mimi draws on her own Indian heritage to bring Ahmad's character to life with authenticity

USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR: Mimi's previous novels have garnered numerous accolades and starred reviews; her "clean" romances have gained her a strong Christian following

BOLDY FEMINIST: In the vein of Evie Dunmore's Bringing Down the Duke, Mimi's series follows four fierce female friends who push the boundaries of Victorian society, finding love and independence in the process

BASED ON REAL REBELS: Inspired by the real-life Pretty Horsebreakers, a scandalous group of Victorian women riders who defied the rules, and Charles Worth, the father of haute couture

MORE MIMI: We own two more Victorian romances in this series

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