CELESTE CONNALLY is an Agatha Award nominee, and a former freelance writer and editor. A lifelong devotee of historical novels and adaptations fueled by her passion for history-plus weekly doses of PBS Masterpiece-Celeste loves reading and writing about women from the past who didn't always do as they were told. You can find Celeste Connally on social media at: celesteconnally.com Instagram: @celesteconnallyauthor Twitter: @cconnallyauthor
"""Fast-paced, witty....For fans of headstrong women sleuths and readers of Deanna Raybourn and Kerry Greenwood."" --Library Journal (starred review) ""Effervescent...A delightful period adventure with pitch-perfect banter."" --Kirkus Reviews ""Delightful...Petra is marvelously drawn--an easy-to-love, instantly memorable heroine--and Connally equips her with a brisk, page-turning adventure. This is catnip for historical suspense fans."" --Publishers Weekly ""Refreshing for the complexity of its lead characters and will be popular with Bridgerton fans."" --Booklist ""Witty and wise, a delightful feminist romp. Connally's series serves as a reminder to never settle, that what's right and what's easy are rarely the same."" --Jessica Fellowes, New York Times bestselling author ""A smart, engaging historical mystery with a feminist twist and a simmering romance that I couldn't get enough of. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough, and fell in love with its unconventional, intrepid heroine. I can't wait to read Lady Petra's next adventure!"" --Martha Waters, author of To Have and To Hoax ""Captivating...a sensational blend of mystery, suspense, and romance."" --Ashley Weaver, author of A Peculiar Combination ""Regency England comes alive in Celeste Connally's Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Lord. It's rollicking good fun with Lady Petra who is remarkably capable of getting herself into and out of compromising and danger situations. You'll love this one!"" --Marty Wingate, USA Today bestselling author ""With its atmospheric storytelling, thought-provoking plot and plucky heroine, this novel whisked me away to Regency England and held me there until the very last page."" --Jessica Ellicott, author of Death In a Blackout"