I listened to the audiobook and the narrator was wonderful. I loved her old lady voices and her different accents were delightful. Very Maggie Smith in Downton Abbey.

This book felt like the best cross between Bridgerton and an Agatha Christie novel, which is right up my alley. Lady Petra and her past were intriguing, and I enjoyed the cast of side characters and their distinct personalities. Lady Caroline’s suggestive humor and rough little Teddy were my favorite.

It was a bit confusing at first as there is a multitude of characters and titles introduced very quickly. To be fair, I didn’t realize this was part of a series, so it probably would have helped if I read the first book.

Why did it take so long for Duncan to be properly introduced into the plot? It became so much more interesting once he did but we don’t see him until at least a third through the book. I also wished he had been given more page time after he was introduced. I understand that was partially integral to the plot, but I found myself looking forward especially to his parts.

Overall I enjoyed this and would happily read more by this author.

Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the ARC.

The audiobook was not to my taste. I did not care for the narrator. The story was not to my taste. It was too convoluted. It is necessary to read the first book in the series in order to comprehend the first couple of hours of the audiobook, and that annoyed me.

Although I'm not the biggest fan of mystery novels, I think a strength of the Lady Petra Inquires series is that it appeals to multiple demographics. I like the historical setting, the romance is cute, our main character is fun to follow, and the mystery itself is pretty good. While these novels are not new all time favourites of mine, I think they're quite solid, competent stories. I'd definitely recommend them if you're a fan of mysteries or historical fiction!

Agood Historical mystery with Lady Petra who was hired by the Queen to solve
a murder at a orphanage also Duncan who working on a separate case but it might be related.
Good characters, mystery ,suspense, twists and romance.
Enjoyed the story and characters,
Narrator was very good.
voluntarily reviewed.

Even though I didn’t read the first book in the series, I had no trouble jumping in. If there hadn’t been any mention of a previous case, I wouldve thought this was the first book in the series. I enjoyed the bantering between Lady Petra and Duncan, although Lady Petra did come across as quite naive at times given her supposed amateur sleuth and trusted agent of the Queen. The plot was engaging and moved forward at a decent clip. Overall a solid period piece/cozy murder mystery.

Received from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I'm so excited to have discovered another great historical mystery series! Set in 1815 London and featuring Lady Petra, a smart and courageous heroine. She is tasked by Queen Charlotte with investigating a murder. In the course of her investigation, she uncovers a plot to take down the monarchy and learns things about her fiance, who died three years earlier.

This was a well crafted and complex mystery with enjoyable characters and a growing love story. I loved Petra and Duncan's relationship. They're well suited for each other, and their pairing is delightful

Eilidh Beaton is the perfect narrator for this series. Her voice for Lady Petra is superb, and the side characters are very well done also.

I eagerly await the next installment in this series.

Thank you, Macmillan Audio, for this complimentary copy. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.

I didn't get to finish this book before it was archived. I guess I never downloaded it so it disappeared on the archive date. I got about 75% through though and it was just OK. I enjoyed the first one, although it wasn't very memorable. This one I found to be quite confusing. Maybe that is user error and spacing out while listening on audio but I don't usually have that problem. There was just a lot going on and I couldn't seem to keep up. I have it on hold at the library but by the time I get it, I will have forgotten so much that it won't be worth it to pick it back up again. I doubt I'll continue on with the series.

I have to say, this now-series has quietly become one of my favourites. Is Petra an historically accurate protagonist? Probably not, but I don't know if I've had more fun following a main character in months! She has grit and determination and yes that does lead her into some rather serious scrapes, but that is what makes for such a good book.

In the first book in the series (Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Lord), the romance and mystery were balanced fairly evenly. The mystery takes the lead in this book, but it worked well-there were a lot of moving pieces and it gave the story room to breathe. We don't see a lot of mysteries set in the Regency period, so I appreciate that Connally gave herself room to flesh the period out. (And what solving a mystery might look like then.)

Honestly, it is a fun and entertaining mystery that I couldn't put down! And as always, Eilidh Beaton's narration was just perfect.

This Regency-era novel, second in a series, is set around the time of Napoleon's surrender. Lady Petra Forsyth is called upon by Queen Charlotte to investigate the death of an orphanage matron. Could this murder be connected to the death of her fiancé three years earlier? As she uncovers the truth, Petra becomes entangled with violent revolutionaries who want to abolish the monarchy.

There is a LOT going on in this book and I found it really hard to keep up sometimes with the many characters and threads of inquiry. An interesting story and a fascinating time period, well written, but kind of cluttered. I don't think it's necessary to read the first book in order to follow this one.

The audiobook narration was delightful.

DNF @ 25%

I like (but didn't love) the first book in this series, but wasn't sure if the issues I had with it were debut book issues or if I just didn't connect with the author. All's Fair in Love and Treachery had a lot of the same elements that I didn't enjoy in the first book, so I think this is a not for me situation.

I love the vibes of a lady detective solving mysteries and having more agency over her life than we see in many historicals. What I struggle with is that the world felt so big and there were so many characters, I struggled to keep them straight. I also always felt like I was watcing a conversation between people who have known each other forever, and I have just met, and felt left out of much of the context.

While I do like cozy historical mysteries, I like mine to have as much focus on the romance as the mystery plot, so I think this series just reads more like a mystery than a romance, and I would recommend it to someone who enjoys that balance!

🎧I did enjoy this narrator, and thought she did an impressive job creating unique characterizations for each of the many characters!

This was in interesting read for me. Typically regency period reads for me are romance and while this had a tiny but it was more of a mystery. I really liked that the investigator was Lady Petra. I think there was a good amount of action along with political intrigue. Recommend if you're looking for a good mystery.

Thank you @macmillan.audio for the gifted audiobook.

I received the ebook and audiobook as Arcs from NetGalley. Thank you NetGalley!!

This book, like the first one, is a fun historical mystery with memorable characters that keep the story moving. The pros are definitely the overwhelming compassion and respect shown by the main character to everyone she meets, her tenaciousness and determination to solve the mystery and catch the bad guy, and the relationships among her friends. The cons - sometimes our FMC does the “I’m going to make a stupid decision that I know is dangerous, find myself in a perilous situation, and then act like I had it handled all along when someone jumps in to save me.” She runs right into situations that she should anticipate seeing as how she is this wonderful detective that solves murders and cracks open cases involving political subterfuge, spies, and well guarded secrets from the elite and wealthy. My other con is the openess of the female characters about their sex lives. I don’t doubt that it occurred but the amount of times they made statements about their sex lives in ear shot of so many others seems unrealistic. One of the characters seems to be doing an impression of Samantha from Sex in the City but in carriages and at balls.

The narrator was well spoken and fun to listen to. She provided just the right amount of sass and snark to our FMC and enough differentiation to the voices used for the other characters, that each was unique and distinguishable. 4 ⭐️

Loved this historical fiction book! I also absolutely love love loved that at the end it had more information about what was “real” and what was fictional.

Thanks, Macmillan Audio and Minotaur Books, for the ALC and arc!

I needed the second book when I finished the first book in the LADY PETRA INQUIRIES series. One year is much too long to wait, but I have to say the wait for ALL’S FAIR IN LOVE AND TREACHERY was worth it. Lady Petra returned strong, smart, and snarky, and I love her so much. She also gets the best book blurb, “BRIDGERTON meets Agatha Christie in this dazzling next installment in a captivating Regency-era mystery series with a feminist spin.” Are you excited about her books now?

The ending of the first book solved a case but left us with a devious cliffhanger that surprised me. I started reading as soon as I received the arc because I had to find out what would happen. I missed the audiobook and ended up pausing my read until I got the new audiobook because Eilidh Beaton is such a good narrator for this series!! I love her voice for Lady Petra! Plus, her side characters are excellent! Reading is a splendid decision, but I adore this series on audio.

I love how quirky this series is. It truly is BRIDGERTON meets Agatha Christie. We get the gorgeous dress descriptions, the events of the ton, the tea, and then we get the crime-solving - sometimes in the silliest of ways!

If you’re a fan of either of the previously mentioned series, this is a series for you!

All's Fair in Love and Treachery by Celeste Connally is an intriguing historical mystery with a strong, witty heroine. I listened to the audiobook, which was narrated admirably by Eilidh Beaton. The story is set in 1815 London and features sleuth Lady Petra Forsyth who is asked by Queen Charlotte to investigate the death of an orphanage matron who died under mysterious circumstances. Petra is plucky, independent, and determined. When I chose to listen to this book, I didn’t realize that it was the second book in the Lady Petra Inquiries series featuring Lady Petra, and I would have benefitted from listening to the first book because this story begins with Petra believing her current lover murdered her fiancé. It took me several chapters before I realized that the fiancé’s murder happened three years earlier. Despite this, I found the book clever and Petra charming, especially whenever she was around her lover, Duncan Shawcross. I look forward to seeing how that relationship develops over the next few books in the series.

"Since I have declared myself as never wishing to marry, I have often heard others saying I wish to be a nosy busybody instead. And that means few will think twice when I ask all the questions I like.”

Just like in Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man, Lady Petra Inquires #1, people, specifically men, underestimate the prowess of Lady Petra's sleuthing skills in the new All's Fair In Love And Treachery, Lady Petra Inquires #2, by the cleverly skilled author, Celeste Connelly.

While London is celebrating Napoleon's surrender at Waterloo, Lady Petra is having her own internal war. She's uncovered evidence that the death of her beloved fiance 3 years ago was not accidental but murder! Worse, the killer is likely her secret lover Duncan; who is nowhere to be found at the moment.

Only Petra would think the best way to take her mind off this new development is to honor the Queen's request to look into the death of the matron that ran the Asylum for Female Orphans. Like the board game Clue, the matron was struck in the head with a candlestick laying next to her. Her investigation finds not only unsavory happenings at the asylum but a plot to overthrow the monarchy.

All this turmoil is delightfully performed by voice actress Eilidh Beaton, who as in the book 1, gives Petra her spunk with a wink to us that she knows she's smarter than these scoundrels.

I adore reading and listening to this series. This writer encompasses not only a fine Agatha Christie type mystery but a sultry Bridgerton scandalous love affair. At the same time she lets us know that in a man's world a Lady knows All's Fair In Love and Treachery.

I received a free copy of this book/audiobook from the publishers via #NetGalley for a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own.

This is book 2 in the Lady Petra Inquires series. They can be read as stand alone novels, but you get more from book 2 if you read book 1 first. The narrator for the audio book is Eilidh Beaton and she did a wonderful job. She also narrated the first book, Think Like a Lady, Act Like a Lord.

Set in 1815, Lady Petra is requested to investigate a murder at the all female's orphanage by Queen Charlotte. Meanwhile, her lover and childhood best friend, Duncan Shawcross, is also working from a different angle on the same case. They cross paths but do they work together or pull against one another for the investigation?

I enjoyed the setting and the characters. I loved both Lady Petra and Duncan from the first book. The sub-characters are really fun to get to know also. I hope there are more books with some of them having a larger part in the investigating (or perhaps as suspects again). The one thing that always unsettles me on books such as this, with an outspoken female, is wondering how realistic it would have been. Way back when, I don't believe there were a lot of moments where a woman was allowed to speak her mind in public, so sometimes I get a little hung up on that. If you like the regency era time, you will enjoy this book.

Thank you for the copy, this is my honest opinion. Please be aware of any trigger warnings, as your mental health is most important.

I received this audiobook excited to check it out, but in the end - it wasn't quite what I was looking for. The mystery and characters were charming, set in London. The atmosphere was perfect, but I could not get super hooked on this one and one thing might have been the pacing. This is perfect for those looking for a cozy mystery with a historical twist. Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for this audiobook in exchange for my honest opinion.

I enjoyed the first in the Lady Petra series - Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Lord. This follow up was a fun return to Lady Petra and the familiar cast of characters. I wouldn't recommend jumping in. While this is a standalone mystery, there are a lot of relational dynamics carried over from the first book.

The narration was good.

Thank you to #NetGalley and #MacmillanAudio for a free copy of #All'sFairInLoveAndTreachery by Celeste Connally. All opinions are my own.

A wonderful follow-up to Lady Petra’s first adventure in Act Like A Lady, Think Like a Lord - this mystery will appeal to fans of historical mystery AND regency romance. The audiobook narrator was excellent as well.