A Match in the Making
A Match in the Making by Jen Turano is a historical fiction novel published by Baker Publishing Group on February 21, 2023. This 368-page book is set in 1888 Newport, R.I., and follows Miss Gwendolyn Brinley, who takes a temporary position as a paid companion for the summer. What begins as a lighthearted adventure quickly turns into a challenging task when Gwendolyn is asked to assist in matchmaking for her employer, Mr. Walter Townsend, a gentleman with whom she finds herself at odds.
Readers will discover a narrative that explores the complexities of matchmaking and unexpected romance. As Gwendolyn navigates the demands of society and her growing feelings for Walter, the story delves into themes of love and the pressures of social expectations. With a backdrop of Christian values and historical context, this edition offers a glimpse into the matchmaking season, where Gwendolyn’s initial goal of finding Walter a suitable wife becomes increasingly complicated as she realizes her own feelings may be at stake.
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“Turano takes readers on a lighthearted romp through matchmaking season in 1888 Newport, R.I. This is a delight.”–Publishers Weekly
Miss Gwendolyn Brinley accepted a temporary paid companion position for the Newport summer season, believing it would be a lark to spend the summer in America’s most exclusive town. She suddenly finds her summer turning anything but amusing when her employer expects her to take over responsibilities as an assistant matchmaker. Tasked with the daunting prospect of attaining advantageous matches for her clients, Gwendolyn soon finds herself in the employ of Mr. Walter Townsend, the catch of the Season, but a gentleman Gwendolyn finds beyond irritating.
Walter Townsend is reluctantly in search of a wife for the sake of his unruly motherless children who cannot keep a governess for long. What he wasn’t expecting was Miss Brinley, an amateur matchmaker who turns his quest for a new wife into a complete and utter debacle. Constantly besieged by society ladies on a mission to win his affection, Walter must find a way to overcome their inundating attention–and his unexpected attraction toward Gwendolyn.
The more time they spend together throughout the Newport Season, the harder it is for Gwendolyn to find Walter a wife when she realizes his perfect match might be . . . her.
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