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The Traveling Matchmaker Series

This series follows the adventures of a spirited woman who, after her husband's passing, decides to embrace a new life on the road. She embarks on journeys filled with unexpected encounters and romantic escapades, using her wit and charm to play confidante and matchmaker. Along her travels, she navigates the complexities of human connection and her own budding affections. The stories offer a delightful blend of humor, romance, and a charming glimpse into historical society.

Deborah Goes to Dover
Emily Goes to Exeter
Penelope Goes to Portsmouth
Beatrice Goes to Brighton
Yvonne Goes to York
Belinda Goes to Bath

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  1. 1

    Emily Goes to Exeter

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    The first book in M.C. Beaton's charming Travelling Matchmaker series. A dead employer's legacy of five thousand pounds allows spinster Hannah Pym to resign from housekeeping and find adventure travelling the English countryside by stagecoach. But adventure soon finds Miss Pym in the form of Miss Emily Freemantle, a spoilt violet-eyed beauty fleeing an arranged marriage to a rake she has never met. When the girl's darkly handsome betrothed boards their stage, Miss Pym is certain Emily was rash to bolt from this aristocratic catch! And so as soon as the travellers repair to an inn, Miss Pym begins her matchmaking... and although Lord Ranger Harley complains he'll not marry an ungrateful minx, Miss Pym suspects once she's marshalled the couple into sharing intimate household chores, all romantic knots will be untangled! 'Romance fans are in for a treat' - Booklist '[M. C. Beaton] is the best of the Regency writers' - Kirkus Reviews

    Emily Goes to Exeter
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    Penelope Goes to Portsmouth

    • 192 pages
    • 7 hours of reading
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    Kind-hearted Miss Hannah Pym is off to Portsmouth in the company of the beautiful but practical Miss Penelope Wilkins. Miss Pym quickly realises that Penelope needs someone to enliven her sheltered life, someone perhaps like their handsome travelling companion, Lord Augustus Railton.

    Penelope Goes to Portsmouth
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    Beatrice Goes to Brighton

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    Lady Beatrice is fleeing an arranged marriage by stagecoach to Brighton, where the proud beauty meets her match in Miss Hannah Pym who is determined to find her a proper beau.

    Beatrice Goes to Brighton
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    Deborah Goes to Dover

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    Encouraged by an unruly twin brother, tomboyish Lady Deborah Western seems set on dressing and behaving in a most unladylike manner, much to the dismay of her handsome neighbour, the Earl of Ashton. Fortunately for the Earl, Miss Pym is on hand to make sure the gorgeous girl is introduced to some more feminine pursuits.

    Deborah Goes to Dover
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    Yvonne Goes to York

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    No coach journey is ever dull with Miss Pym aboard, and this one proves no exception: Hannah meets Yvonne Grenier, fleeing the horror in France, and very soon determines to find a suitable match for this beautiful and charming Frenchwoman. -- Back cover

    Yvonne Goes to York