# Miles O'Hara — The Black Moth character guide

> Miles O'Hara in The Black Moth by Georgette Heyer.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** O'Hara, Sir Miles O'Hara, Sir Miles, Lazy Miles

**First appearance:** 0009-ix-lady-o-hara-intervenes

## Snapshot

A lazy-tongued Irish baronet whose easy wit conceals a fierce loyalty and a sharp eye for the secrets his friends will not tell.

## Who they are

Sir Miles O'Hara trades teasing banter with his wife Molly while quietly guarding Jack Carstares' hidden identity and refusing to break a promise. He understands Jack's refusal to court Diana before clearing his name, even as Molly rails against the delay. His steady friendship and discretion anchor the novel's middle stretch, keeping Jack tethered to the world he has fled.

## In the story

### [VIII: The Biter Bit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/chapters/viii-the-biter-bit)

John's old friend who stops him as a highwayman, recognizes his gentlemanly nature, and reveals he is a Justice of the Peace.

### [IX: Lady O'Hara Intervenes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/chapters/ix-lady-o-hara-intervenes)

Reluctantly tells his wife about capturing the highwayman, then is fooled by her intervention and releases Jack.

### [X: Lady O’Hara Retires](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/chapters/x-lady-o-hara-retires)

Joyfully recognizes Jack; learns of Jack's past six years; offers hospitality and a horse; expresses loyalty despite the scandal.

### [XI: My Lord Turns Rescuer and Comes Nigh Ending His Life](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/chapters/xi-my-lord-turns-rescuer-and-comes-nigh-ending-his-life)

Bids farewell to Jack, extracts a promise to contact him if in trouble.

### [My Lord Dictates a Letter and Receives a Visitor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/chapters/xii-my-lord-dictates-a-letter-and-receives-a-visitor)

Visits Jack, brings news of Jim Salter, and discusses the identity of the attacker (Belmanoir) and the circumstances of the rescue.

### [My Lord Makes His Bow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/chapters/xiii-my-lord-makes-his-bow)

Arrives at the Beauleigh house and joins the group on the lawn. He supports Jack's evasions regarding Mr. Everard.

### [XIV: Mistress Diana Is Unmaidenly](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/chapters/xiv-mistress-diana-is-unmaidenly)

Observes Jack's growing love for Diana with apprehension and writes to his wife about it.

### [O'Hara's Mind Is Made Up](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/chapters/xv-o-hara-s-mind-is-made-up)

Observes Jack's distress, hosts him at Thurze House, and reveals news about the Duke of Andover and Dick's financial troubles.

### [XVII: Lady O’Hara Wins Her Point](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/chapters/xvii-lady-o-hara-wins-her-point)

Sleeps in the garden, is teased by Molly, and supports her plan to coax Jack to stay.

### [XXI: Mrs. Fanshawe Lights a Fire and O’Hara Fans the Flame](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/chapters/xxi-mrs-fanshawe-lights-a-fire-and-o-hara-fans-the-flame)

Arrives at the Cocoa-Tree club and deliberately ignores Richard, conveying scorn and anger, indicating he knows the truth about Jack.

### [XXVIII: In Which What Threatened to Be Tragedy Turns to Comedy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/chapters/xxviii-in-which-what-threatened-to-be-tragedy-turns-to-comedy)

Arrives at the house, carries Jack to the couch, joins the supper party.

### [XXIX: Lady O’Hara Is Triumphant](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/chapters/xxix-lady-o-hara-is-triumphant)

Returns unharmed and humorously recounts the events at the Beauleigh house.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/characters/miles_ohara
- Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se
- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/characters