Lady Petra Inquires books in order

The Lady Petra Inquires series by Celeste Connally is a Regency mystery series following an aristocratic sleuth, starting with Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Lord (2023).

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Lord 2023 Celeste Connally Buy
2 Lady Petra Inquires 2023 Celeste Connally N/A
3 All’s Fair in Love and Treachery 2024 Celeste Connally Buy
4 Revenge, Served Royal 2025 Celeste Connally Buy

The Lady Petra Inquires series follows Lady Petra, a Regency-era woman who would rather solve crimes than make a good match. Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Lord (2023) launched the series, followed by All’s Fair in Love and Treachery (2024) and Revenge, Served Royal (2025).

Connally balances period detail with a modern sensibility, creating a protagonist who pushes against the constraints of her time without losing the flavor of the era.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Lady Petra Inquires series?

There are four books in the Lady Petra Inquires series, published between 2023 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Lady Petra Inquires series?

The first book in the Lady Petra Inquires series is Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Lord, published in 2023.

What is the Lady Petra Inquires series about?

Lady Petra is a Regency-era aristocrat who refuses to follow the rules expected of women of her class. When crimes occur in her social circle, she investigates — much to the alarm of polite society.

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