Book Review: Our DearMiss H. Is on the Case
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Author: Violet Marsh @violetmarshauthor
Publisher: Forever @readforeverpub
Thank you Netgalley for my ARC

A delightful mix of romance, mystery, and adventure,
this second installment in the series is perfect for fans
of Bridgerton and Enola Holmes. Georgina Harrington,
a brilliant but overlooked antiquities scholar, is forced
to publish under her cousin’s name. But when that
cousin, Percy, vanishes with her latest discovery, she
teams up with his best friend, the dashing and
rebellious Alexander Lovett, to track him down.

Georgina and Alexander’s chemistry is off the charts,
with witty banter, slow-burning tension, and just the
right amount of swoon-worthy moments. Alexander, a
duke’s son who has endured a lifetime of rejection due
to his clubfoot, brings depth to the story, making their
romance all the more compelling. Their
forced-proximity partnership—part reluctant allies, part
arranged-marriage setup—adds an extra layer of
tension and charm.

With a cozy historical mystery, a lovable cast of side
characters (including some mischievous animal
companions), and plenty of humor, this book strikes
the perfect balance between intrigue and lighthearted
fun. While it can be read as a standalone, reading Lady
Charlotte Always Gets Her Man first will make the
experience even better. A must-read for historical
rom-com lovers!

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Our Dear Miss H. Is on the Case is actually the second book in a series by Violet Marsh. I didn't happen to read the first book but I think this one holds up well as a standalone. While there is definite crossover with characters from the first book and the mmc for this book is the fmc from that book's twin brother, you get enough explanation of who they are and how they are linked that you understand the bones of their story. That said, I will probably go back to read it as I'm interested to see where everything began.

In this installment, our fmc is Georgina Harrington. She is not your typical lady and grew up loving history and archaeology. Now, because she is a woman, all of her findings have to be presented through her cousin Percy and when she trusts him with her biggest discovery to date and he doesn't show up, she realizes he must truly be in danger.

Enter Alexander Lovett. Alexander is a friend of Percy's and when Georgina goes to look for him at a coffee shop she remembered him mentioning, she runs into the man she recalls seeing at one of her digs. But Alexander has his own challenges. As the son of a duke, his parents are determined to find him a suitable bride despite the fact that he has many failings (according to them). After agreeing to help Georgina find Percy, he is just as surprised as her to find out that his parents and her step-brother have concocted a scheme for them to marry...which while could be considered good in any other scenario due to the way they are both drawn to each other, it isn't ideal here. Not only would this give them what they want but every time they turn around, someone is trying to kill them.

I enjoyed this book and thought the story and the relationship build were both well done. I loved all of the characters and while I would have liked a little bit more romance in here, I still found myself enjoying the book. If you're looking for a new historical romance with representation around disability, some interesting characters, and action/adventure, consider checking this one out.

A hilarious historical romance/mystery with several quirky characters and lovable but also unhinged animal companions.

I definitely recommend reading the first story in the series, seeing as you're dropped back into a similar setting with a different set of main characters. I started with the sequel, as I seem to have a superpower in doing so, but I could mostly piece together what happened in the first book and relatively enjoyed jumping into Alexander and Georgina's story. Both of these characters come from unfortunate backgrounds and have absolutely horrible people for family, except in the case of Georgina and Percy, yet they both manage to be positively kind and generous no matter the situations they end up in.

I cannot wait to go back and read the first book and based on the ending of the epilogue I cannot wait for the next book in the series and will be eagerly waiting for its release.

𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳, 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘳, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘕𝘦𝘵𝘨𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯 𝘦-𝘈𝘙𝘊 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺.

This was such a fun adventure!! Georgina is everying I want in a heroine - she's brilliant and dedicated and cares about both people and animals! And Alexander is such a cinnamon roll wrapped in pain and want. The two must work together to figure out what happened to Georgina's cousin and save the day! Thank goodness they have Ruffian Cesar and Fluffus Legatus to assist!!

Loved this caper of a romance. Georgiana is the sister of an earl and spinster who is an antiquarian who digs for artefacts. Her cousin Percy usually takes the credit for all the work, since she won’t be taken seriously as a woman. But when she overhears her brother trying to broker a marriage for her to an unknown marquess, she’ll do her best to escape the situation. On top of that, her cousin has gone missing and she needs help figuring out what happened to him. Alexander is one of Percy’s friends, so he quickly volunteers to help, and we get a load of adventure as these two take on the town and beyond. Oh, and Alexander also happens to be the marquess that Georgiana is trying to avoid. He has his own problems with a father who hates him and tries to dictate his life, so he’s also trying to avoid an unwanted marriage. But of course, these two complement each other quite well, so it’s only a matter of time before they fall in love.

Miss Georgina Harrington is a talented archeologist and runs successful antiquity appraisal business, but as a woman, she is not able to take credit for her work and has her cousin, Lord Percy Pendergrast to act as the face of her achievements. When she makes an extraordinary find of a golden helmet on her father’s lands, she gives to Percy to share with the Antiquarians of England Society. But when Percy disappears along with her helmet, she will need help to find him and her treasure. In London with her half-brother, she visits the Black Swan Coffeehouse – one of Percy’s haunts, in hopes that his friends have heard from him. But what she finds is an unusual group of people, including Alexander Lovett, Marquess of Heathford and heir to the Duke of Falcondale, the man that her brother has decided she must wed. They haven’t seen Percy, but are more than willing to help her, especially Alexander. But when they begin looking, they uncover much more than they were expecting, including an attraction that neither of them wants to admit to and a plot that could topple the monarchy!

Alexander Lovett was born with a clubfoot and has endured unimaginable pain enduring “treatments” his father insisted on putting him through, but despite the torture he has borne, his father still treats him with distain. His father is so obsessed with Alexander’s perceived disability that he has found a bride for him with impeccable lineage. This presents Alexander with problem, because he is falling in love with Georgina but has vowed to never do anything his father demands and that includes marrying Georgina. But the more time he spends with her, the more he realizes that she is the key to his happiness, and he can’t let her go, but can he convince her that they are perfect for each other.

This was an interesting somewhat farfetched story that started out well but devolved into the absurd. I tried to just ignore the ridiculousness and just enjoy the story, but it was just too much and moved too slow. I did enjoy the secondary characters, and felt a lot of empathy for Alexander, but the romance was lacking, and the plot was difficult to believe. Overall, this story didn’t work for me – don’t get me started on the chickens – but I am looking forward to the next book and hope that it is a bit more realistic and romantic.

*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that I requested and was provided to me by the publisher/author. All opinions in this review are my own. *

2.5 stars

Thank you to Forever for the review copy!

I love this campy cozy mystery historical romance series. I would personally start with the first book, Lady Charlotte Always Gets Her Man, because they pretty frequently reference characters from that book and it’s a tight knit crew. But I hate feeling dropped into a world, so you might be fine because the mysteries are not connected!

Georgina Harrington is an archaeologist and historian who publishes under her cousin’s name for propriety’s sake. After Percy visits her dig site with some friends, he mysteriously disappears, but Georgina is the only one who believes he’s in danger. She teams up with his friend Alexander Lovett, who her brother is trying to arrange for her to marry, to try to find Percy.

This was the perfect balance of romance, mystery, and jokes for me. I love the silly animal companions that have been in each book! I was absolutely giggling and kicking my feet at the budding romance between Georgina and Alexander. If you are looking for something lighthearted, cozy, and low spice, pick this one up!

This is a fun, historical rom com. It is the second book in the series but can be read as a stand-alone
Georgiana is an antiquities scholar searching her property for ancient treasures. Her cousin Percy presents her findings since she can't being a woman.
When Percy goes missing, she starts searching for him with his friend Alexander, Marquess of Heathford.
There are so many interesting, fun secondary characters, hilarious animals, and the mystery of looking for Percy that will keep you captivated throughout the story.
I can't wait for the next book in the series!

I really wanted to love this book. But as I was listening to the audiobook I found my mind wandering. I just wasn't attached to the characters and didn't want to know about them. The narrator did a fantastic job. This book just wasn't for me.

I did not realize this book was part of a series. I think if I had read the first book, I would have enjoyed this one even more. I did enjoy the audiobook narrator as well!

This series is quite spectacular. Clean romance mostly (a little bit of naughtiness), vulnerable but very likable protagonists, a troupe of animals, and friends who are just the best!!!

This book was definitely not as moody as book 1, where both protagonists were being tormented by the villain. This book focused on the relationship and support that two people can share. Alexander has been mocked, bullied, and subjugated to horrors by his parents and peers for his foot. Beneath his careless facade lies a thoughtful, kind man who is revealed to Georgina as we read along. The mystery / adventure was fast-paced with enough twists and turns to keep it exciting.

Marisa Calins narration was decent. Engaging, but her intonations were not to my liking. Having said that, she did variations pretty well, especially when you have a talking parrot in play.


Cannot wait for book 3.

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Our Dear Miss H. Is on the Case is a delightful historical rom-com filled with witty dialogue, thrilling mystery, and a swoon-worthy romance that’s perfect for fans of Enola Holmes and Bridgerton. This second installment in the series combines scandal, intrigue, and opposites-attract chemistry into an irresistible adventure.

Georgina Harrington is a passionate archaeologist determined to be taken seriously in a male-dominated field. When her feckless cousin Percy goes missing after she trusted him with a valuable archaeological discovery, Georgina knows something is terribly wrong. Realizing the danger he’s in, she reluctantly teams up with Percy’s infuriating yet handsome best friend, Alexander Lovett.

Alexander, a future duke, is determined to avoid Georgina, who his parents have deemed an ideal match for him. However, he can’t help but be drawn to her independence and boldness as they uncover a dangerous conspiracy that threatens the monarchy. The tension between them sizzles as they navigate life-threatening situations, and what begins as a mission to rescue Percy quickly turns into a journey of self-discovery and passionate attraction.

The romance between Georgina and Alexander is electric, with their witty banter and contrasting personalities making for an exciting and emotionally satisfying read. The mystery element adds an extra layer of suspense and keeps readers hooked from start to finish. Our Dear Miss H. Is on the Case is a perfect blend of romance, adventure, and historical charm, leaving readers eagerly anticipating the next installment.

Great book for people who love mystery, romance, and pining. Tropes include reluctant heir, scientist FMC, himbo cousin, found family, and "the bloodline dies with me." I really started to enjoy the book at the 60% mark, as that's when the mystery elements really picked up. The first 40% was getting to know the characters, main storyline, and the puzzling together of various mystery aspects.

If you enjoyed the Duke and I by Julia Quinn (minus the problematic bits), then you would like this book.

A cute & fun historical romance with mystery!

This one was a lot of fun to read. I found the characters entertaining and the plot interesting. Plus, we get animal characters too! If you enjoy opposites attract, you'll be a fan of this romance. Georgina and Alexander had great banter and chemistry. They were very cute together.

The book could be silly at times, but I think that's part of it's charm. This book has plenty of humor. The pacing is a little off but gets better towards the end.

Can be read as a standalone. Would recommend if you're looking for something lighthearted.

A very fun, cute book! This is a sequel to Lady Charlotte Always Gets Her Man, and I think the sequel is stronger than the first book in the series. I really loved our main characters, and as usual, the side characters were a delight. The animals were the best and added a lot of humor. I wasn’t as crazy about the first few chapters of the book; some of the description was too much and tried too hard to be screwball comedy. Once I got through that, things were pretty smooth sailing—the book was a fairly quick read.

Our Dear Miss H, Is On The Case by Violet marsh, Georgina Harrington is a published archaeologist and is on the verge of a big find. Of course her articles are published in her useless cousin Percy‘s name,because the educated men in London would rather read an article by a nare, do well man, as opposed to a well thought out educated woman. unfortunately, before she can make any claim on her newest and most prized treasure so far her cousin and her find goes missing. when Percy‘s best friend Alexander love it assist her in finding him soon. He’ll be left looking for her as well. It seems her brother is at his wits end and wants her to marry. He and his wife Have already picked her new fiancé and they will go to desperate means to do so. The whole time he will not allow her to leave her room, let alone the house, and when they find her making a ladder out of sheets, her sister-in-law locks her in a room with no windows. soon, however, Alexander is being told basically the same thing and when he finds out who is intended is he agrees to attend the dinner. because his intended is none other than Georgina Harrington, who he cannot stop thinking about, and believes may be in trouble not to mention her cousin Percy is still missing along with her treasured artifact. can Alexander save Georgina from the clutches of her greedy brother and his wife? Will they be able to find Percy? this is a horrible review for an absolutely fabulous book. The part with the chickens alone is worth reading the story for, I laughed so much. Especially whenhh Charlotte and Klonipey showed up with their own chickens. A lot of books are put in the romcom genre and don’t deserve it, but this one totally does as well as the great mystery. The characters are lovable. The storyline is well plotted and so authentic and the plot just keeps you turning the pages. I really love this book and cannot wait for the next one. #NetGalley, #TheBlindReviewer,#Violet,March,#OurDearMissHIsOnTheCase,#ForeverGrandCentralPublishing,

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

"Our Dear Miss H Is on the Case" by Violet Marsh is a historic romantic comedy, with a dash of intrigue and adventure thrown in. This is the second in a series and, although I didn't read the first book, I was able to read this without too many questions. There are a lot of characters introduced early in the story, which was a bit confusing, but the main characters (especially the male lead) were fleshed out well. Some aspects of this story were a bit silly and saccharine, but the plot moved quickly, which I appreciated.

If you like bonkers histroms with silly animals and over the top plots, this is the book for you!

Miss H, aka, Miss Georgina Harrington, is a brilliant archeologist, however because she's a woman, she publishes all her findings via her gadabout cousin, Percy Pendergast. When Percy goes missing after Georgina discovers an ancient burial site on her land, she seeks the assistance of the crew at the Black Sheep and Percy's close friend, Alexander Lovett, the Marquess of Heathford, who just so happens to be the man her half-brother is trying to marry her off too!

While I really enjoyed the idea of this, it fell a bit flat. At times it was almost too bonkers for me, yet other moments were actually funny, like Alexander creating a new fad with chickens as pets. I was really invested when I started the book and read about 1/3 in one go, but the middle portion was a slog to get through. I don't know if it was the pacing or the plot going in multiple directions, but I struggled for a while. I did become invested at the end, purely for the entertainment value of Georgina, Alexander, a rooster, and a dog rushing through and stopping traffic in all of London, but it was still very outlandish and came together really rapidly and a bit out of the blue. I am interested in the next book which I believe will feature Alexander's cousin and Black Sheep proprietress, Hannah, and a certain noble gentleman we're introduced to in this book!

This book is best read after Lady Charlotte Gets Her Man, as many of the side characters, and Alexander, are first introduced in that book.

Thanks to Forever Publishing for the complimentary arc. All opinions are my own.

Per blurb, Georgina Harrington should never have trusted her feckless cousin Percy with her most precious archaeological discovery. But no one would take her academic work seriously if they knew it was hers and not her male cousin’s. When Percy goes missing, only Georgina realizes that he is truly in danger. And to find him, she must rely on the help of his infuriating but incredibly attractive best friend.

I chose this book because of the description, and I was not disappointed. The characters feel for lack of a better word real. Interesting. The mystery just twisty enough to keep my attention without seeming overdone. All in all an excellent read.

This was a fun book. Maybe a little off-the-wall, but in a good way. I was intrigued by the story and it kept me reading. But I did feel like I was robbed of seeing the couple’s happily ever after at the end. Low heat level, fade to black