When I read the following publisher blurb: “Bridgerton meets Agatha Christie in Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Lord, a dazzling first entry in a terrific new Regency-era mystery series with a feminist spin.” I knew I needed to get my hands on Celeste Connally’s Act Like A Lady, Think Like a Lord mystery. This is book one in her new series Lady Petra Inquires. 

So many thanks to Minotaur Books and Netgalley for the ARC to read, and I’m happy to tell readers that this is available now to purchase or request from your library! You won’t be disappointed because it is just such a delightful read. 

Lady Petra is a young woman of independent means and sees no reason to hand over her wealth and freedoms to any man now that her true love has passed away. Lady Petra is such a wonderfully strong character, with a strong sense of humor and she uses her title to gain access to elite spaces and enjoy the best of society without expectations. I pretty much wanted to high-five Petra as I read her story. 

Lady Petra learns that a longtime friend has died of “melancholia” while in the care of a questionable physician. She simply cannot believe this is true and vows to use her status to investigate. And what an investigation this is. 

For Jane Austen and mystery loving fans–you are in for a treat. Where is book 2? 😉