Reviews

A Marquess, a Miss and a Mystery by Annie Burrows

naturally's review against another edition

adventurous funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

very entertaining read! perhaps the best m&b historical i've read so far...

unconventional regency heroines will always be my kryptonite! loved the commentary on sexism and spinsterhood from horatia. nick was a great hero too - and his family history gave him added dimension. he wasn't a rake just for the sake of it, there was interesting reasoning behind his behaviour. the couple had a great back-and-forth, making this book a page turner!

the mystery felt a bit under-baked, but i blame that more on the word limit that burrows herself.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism

Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, and Death

Minor: Sexual content and War

ctsquirrel's review against another edition

3.0

I couldn't warm up to the marquess at all, for most of the book he seemed quite cruel and opportunistic. He got a little better by the end, but he was so manipulative and shady that I wanted to tell Horatia to run and run fast. She was a sweet girl, super smart but very green.

My biggest issue with the writing was that so many of the characters couldn't or wouldn't finish their sentences.

robinwalter's review

emotional lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75