The Unassuming Curator by Sian Ann Bessey, New Release & Book Review

 Book Summary:

Emily Norton loves nothing more than losing herself within the pages of a good book. But the solitary pastime is poor preparation for participating in the dreaded London Season. Her trepidation over formally entering Society is all-encompassing, until she stumbles upon an enigmatic gentleman digging up flowers in a hedgerow. Before she can learn his name or the reason for his unusual activity, however, she is whisked into a carriage bound for London.

Henry Buckland has a secret: he cannot discern the difference between certain colors. It’s a particularly difficult disability for the curator of natural history at the British Museum, but no more challenging than his repeated attempts to outmaneuver the machinations of the town’s most notorious matchmaker. At his parents’ dinner party, he receives assistance in outwitting the persistent busy-body from a surprising source: the intriguing young lady he met on the country lane. As Emily and Henry become formally acquainted, they discover a shared love of science and nature that makes them ideally suited. However, Henry is not alone in his admiration for the young woman. As the competition to woo Emily escalates, so, too, do tensions at the museum. When an unexpected danger threatens Henry’s livelihood―and life―it appears he may not have the chance to win Emily’s heart after all.

My Review:

I love the Georgian Gentlemen series and this newest book did not disappoint! Bessey plunges the reader straight into Emily and Henry’s world. The dual perspective helped round out the story so I could see into both main characters’ minds. The unusual circumstance of Henry being color blind made for an intriguing story during the Georgian Era when almost all people knew nothing about it. Bessey took a common place thing for today and helped open the reader’s eyes to what it would be like back then. I loved the British Museum where Henry was a curator and Bessey does such a spectacular job with the details that I want to go and see it for myself! And I cannot forget about Aunt Millward! Everyone needs an Aunt Millward in their lives! She loves fiercely, she is loyal, and looks out for those she loves. She goes to battle for you and watch out because she makes things happen. She made me smile and she is a stand out character! Hopefully she will get her own story one day. Once again Bessey beautifully shares a historical novel where the reader gets to learn so much while falling in love with the characters! I received a copy of this book for free; all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Happy Reading!!!

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