Another great story from this author.

I liked how curious Emily is about the natural world, how observant she is. The things she reads and does set her apart from other ladies.

Henry is a curator at the British Museum and they soon forge a friendship over their mutual interests of nature and science. They also come to each other's help and support. I loved reading about the British Museum and the color blindness was also interesting.

I received a copy from the publisher via NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.

I love when I read a book that leaves me happy and smiling for days afterward and The Unassuming Curator definitely did that for me. I've loved every book the author has written in her Georgian Gentlemen series. And this next installment in that series was fabulous!

Henry is truly a gentleman. He is gracious and kind and gentle. He was easy to connect with and drew me in with his interest in the natural sciences and work at the museum as a curator. Such a fascinating subject for the author to write into her story.

I really loved Henry and Emily's first meeting. Such a sweet and simple meeting, yet it made them very unassuming to each other and created a great bonding for them throughout the book. I couldn't wait for all of their interactions on page. Especially at their first "official" meeting, wondering how that would all play out.

Emily's brother is one of the main characters in a previous book in the series, so we get to see them more in this book which is one of my favorite aspects of series. We come to love characters and then their story is done and that's it. But with series, I love that we get to see past that initial happily ever after and see into their lives more. Emily is having her first official season and has come to London with her brother and sister in-law to stay with her sister-in-law's aunt. And she is a hoot!!! You're going to love her. She's full of spunk and can play the social scene to perfection.

A lovely cast of characters. A fascinating subject matter. Some moments of intrigue and mild peril. A sweet and blooming love story. All wonderful elements woven together to create a book that will have you thinking about it long after you've read the last page and closed the cover!

Content: Clean. Some kisses but nothing further. A couple moments of mild peril.

I received a copy from the publisher, Covenant Communications, via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions in the review are my own.

Happy Reading!!!

4.5 stars
This was a sweet historical read! The Unassuming Curator is the fifth book in Sian Ann Bessey’s Georgian Gentlemen series. I have been loving this series and this book was a wonderful addition to it.
I adored Emily, andshe felt so real. Emily was just a sweet character who was searching for her place. She wanted to find a match but she didn’t want to settle for anything other than a love match like her brother’s. Emily was herself and she was wonderful to read about. Henry was also lovely. I liked how Henry loved his job and didn’t chase after the things of the ton. He wasn’t searching for love or anything like that but Emily had a way of changing things.
The characters were a lot of fun to read about! I really liked Henry and Emily, they felt real and relatable. Emily and Henry were a perfect fit together. I like how they understood each other and seemed to make each other better. They didn’t quite fit in with the rest of society but they were perfect for each other.
I was intrigued by the plot. I love how Bessey is able to weave a hint of mystery into her books along with the romance. It is also so interesting how Bessey also adds a bit of history into her books, this one features a curator of a museum. The romance was sweet and the book was very interesting to read. It was also nice to see a bit more of Phoebe and Adam, Emily’s brother, their book was great too!
I really enjoyed The Unassuming Curator and I would definitely recommend it. It is part of a series but it can be read standalone. The Unassuming Curator is a clean sweet Georgian romance.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the publisher through Netgalley. All views expressed are only my honest opinion, a positive review was not required.

First of all, Aunt Millward is hilarious and the kind of lady everyone should have in their corner. Fabulous character. As far as the other characters go, Emily is endearing, Henry is devoted to his work without being a workaholic, Adam is a protective older brother though his role is minor once Aunt Millward comes on the scene, and Phoebe is the perfect sister-in-law for Emily.

Emily and Henry's romance seems a little hurried at times, though that might be due to the speed at which I was reading! It's a difficult book to put down, and the museum twist added depth to the story, though it would be great if characters could heed warnings made by other characters.

Another great novel from Sian Ann Bessey

I loved Henry and Emily’s interactions from the beginning. Henry is a gentlemen with high moral character but he is not your regular run of the mill guy. He loves natural history and chooses to work as a curator at the the museum even though he has the income of a gentleman. Emily is so sincere and insightful. She sees things others do not. She is also not your regular lady. She prefers books and learning to sewing and music. Emily and Henry were delightful to read about. I highly recommend this book.

Sian Bessey has done it again.

Her books are like a warm drink and cozy blanket on a stormy, Saturday afternoon: comforting, relaxing and completely enjoyable.

I always like her character traits and setbacks. They are interesting and always make me see disabilities or what someone would consider a setback in a different and better light. The male main character (MCC) suffers from colorblindness and it was so intriguing to see what that would have been like during this historical time period when it wasn't widely talked about or diagnosed. Henry is the best of men and I loved his good natured character and his endearing personality.

Emily trying to adapt to the social scene of London and the ton was fun to watch. One thing that I ALWAYS love about Sian's characters is that they are good, wholesome people to begin with. Somehow she is still able to show amazing character growth by all and make you wish characters like hers existed in the real world.

Of course you still need a worthy villain in any story and this one took me by surprise and the suspense thread that goes through this book had me trying to figure out how things would happen throughout the book. I love when an author can make me question plot points at every turn and give me plot TWISTS that I never saw coming.

Another excellent book I am more than happy to recommend!

Thanks to the author/publisher/netgalley for the copy. All thoughts in this review are my own.

A sweet story of acceptance, love and working for what you want
Take second son who is a botanist and curator in the British Museum, add a young woman, sister of a peer and bluestocking interested in everything, mix in a matchmaking relative and you have an entertaining story that will keep you reading. Henry is the second son and a nephew to Lady Millward. He worked as a natural history curate at the British Museum and tried to stay away from social functions as much as possible. He was much happier cataloguing pottery shards, identifying butterflies, or collecting plant specimens yet he was intrigued by a very knowledgeable young woman he met while returning to London. Henry is pleasantly surprised to find that same young woman staying as a guest in his aunt’s house. Emily was equally amazed to see Henry, a man who seemed not only to accept but appreciate her curiosity and knowledge. As the two begin spending time together they find their likes and interests aligning. But life has a way of twisting things around. Enter a couple of potential suitors, a secret hidden from the world, and a friend that may not truly be one and you have a very enjoyable read of sweet love, helping, and traitorous behavior. Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the copy. This is my review and all thoughts are my own.

THE UNASSUMING CURATOR by SIAN ANN BESSEY is a delightful 18th century historical romance novel, with some really charming characters, and some not so charming, a lovely story and some excitement to add to the mix.
Emily Norton has come to London with her brother and sister in law to stay with Lady Millward, with whom she has an instant rapport. I love this older woman, with her many idiosyncrasies, sporting her ostrich feather hat and knowing exactly how to keep unsuitable suitors away from sweet young Emily. I also love Henry Buckland, an avid botanist with his ever present trowel to dig up specimens for the London museum, and who is thrilled to meet a young lady who has the same interests….
I will leave it there as I do not want to spoil the read for you.
The Unassuming Curator is a fun and enjoyable read which I recommend to anyone who enjoys this genre.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Covenant Communications. The opinions in this review are completely my own.