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A Regency cozy with a formidable female protagonist--and a baking contest!
Revenge Served Royal by Celeste Connally
The third installment of the Lady Petra Inquires series brings all of the Regency pomp and intrigue of the first two. Full of wonderful historical tidbits and descriptions of Windsor Castle and its grounds, as well as some delicious-sounding pastries, Connally’s Revenge Served Royal is sure to please fans of Bridgerton and the Great British Bake Off who also love a mystery solved by a strong female protagonist.
Lady Petra investigates the murder of a prominent chef and cookbook writer, who had ties to both the royal family and Lady Petra, while the king and queen host a week-long celebration in honor of their wedding anniversary. Charged with keeping the murder quiet in hopes of keeping everyone’s focus on the festivities, Lady Petra begins her inquiry by questioning all of the chef’s friends and enemies, of which there are many!
Connally crafts a swift tale full of red herrings, sprinkled with Lady Petra’s audacious behavior, and topped with a sweetly satisfying ending, just like the winning confection in the baking contest during the anniversary celebration.
Although Revenge Served Royal can be read alone, I highly recommend the whole series.
Thank you to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for the opportunity to read an advance review copy.
Revenge Served Royal is out Nov. 11, 2025 and is available for preorder now.