Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Lord
Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Lord by Celeste Connally
304 Pages
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press, Minotaur Books
Release Date: November 14, 2023
Fiction (Adult), General Fiction (Adult), Historical Fiction, Mystery, Thrillers, Suspense
Lady Petra Forsyth has declared she will never marry after her fiancé dies from a fall down a set of steps. She can do this since her mother left her an inheritance and does not need to depend on her father or a husband for support. She hears her dear friend, Gwen, has died and she was not invited to the funeral. She cannot believe this has happened and confronts Gwen’s husband. Now it seems husbands are talking about sending their wives to a resting hospital for their nerves. Petra does not believe this is happening and begins investigating. When she starts asking too many questions, she finds herself in someone’s crosshair. She has no idea who could be after her because there are too many to choose from.
The book is fast paced, the characters are developed, and it is written in the third person point of view. I like the strength of character the author gave to Petra in a time when women held very little power. It certainly is a book with suspense built in. If you like historical fiction, you will probably enjoy reading this book.
