A Holiday by Gaslight
In 1860, Sophia Appleton's family needs her to marry well, so she accepts the courtship of Edward Sharpe, a reserved self-made man. Over a Victorian Christmas at her family's estate, she discovers the man behind the silence. A holiday historical romance.
About This Book
A Holiday by Gaslight is a historical romance novel by Mimi Matthews, first published in 2018 by Perfectly Proper Press. It runs 172 pages. Readers can expect opposites attract, slow burn.
At a glance
- Genre
- Historical
- Trope
- Opposites Attract
- Length
- 172 pages
- Format
- Paperback
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- When Sophia Appleton's family pressure leads her to an arranged courtship with the reserved Edward Sharpe, a Victorian Christmas at her family's estate offers a chance to look beyond his silent exterior.
- Fans of historical romance
- Readers who enjoy quiet, character-driven Victorian narratives
- Contemplative
- Features Opposites Attract
This may not be ideal if…
- Readers looking for fast-paced, high-angst, or high-heat stories
- Very brief scope (172 pages) may limit character depth
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Historical Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Status imbalance between the landed family's expectations and the self-made suitor.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
May not suit
Recommended audience: Adults
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
In 1860, Sophia Appleton is under pressure from her family to secure a favorable marriage. She accepts the courtship of Edward Sharpe, a man of modest origins who has made his own way in the world. As they spend the Christmas season together at her family's estate, the physical and emotional constraints of their Victorian environment provide the setting for a journey of mutual discovery.
Central Conflict
Sophia must navigate the pressure to marry well while attempting to understand the reserved and silent nature of her suitor, Edward Sharpe.
Setting
1860, England (Victorian), a family estate during Christmas.
Strengths
- Clear, focused premise
- Strong atmospheric potential
Consider before reading
- Very brief scope (172 pages) may limit character depth
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
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Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Mimi Matthews
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Perfectly Proper Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 172 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780999036471
- ISBN-10
- 0999036475
A Holiday by Gaslight: quick answers
- Who wrote A Holiday by Gaslight?
- A Holiday by Gaslight was written by Mimi Matthews.
- When was A Holiday by Gaslight published?
- A Holiday by Gaslight was first published in 2018 by Perfectly Proper Press.
- What genre is A Holiday by Gaslight?
- A Holiday by Gaslight is a historical romance novel, with opposites attract, slow burn.
- How many pages is A Holiday by Gaslight?
- A Holiday by Gaslight is 172 pages long (Paperback).
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