Revenge Served Royal by Celeste Connally


 Revenge, Served Royal is an excellent historical story with a strong female lead character in this murder mystery meets British Bake Off novel!


Petra is at Windsor Castle for a week of celebrating the monarchs and has been asked to judge a patisserie contest.  Her own cook is taking part in the contest as well.  While there the former royal chef is murdered.  There is a suspect but Petra does not think that he is the guilty party.  In fact the suspect is the brother of her own lady's maid.  Petra is determined to find the murderer even if it might mean someone she is close to and related to.  However while searching for the murderer, Petra's own life is put in danger.  


Petra is the kind of character I can get behind and one that I love reading about.  She uses her intelligence and  courage to do the right thing in a male dominated society.  I found this to be a great mystery as I did not figure out who the murderer was until it was revealed.  Plus I loved the baking contest.  I am a huge fan of the British Bake Off and I loved the baking contest that was included in the story.  The research was excellence and I always appreciate when the author includes a historical note.  It helps bring the story to life as well as educate the reader more about the time period. 

Anyone who enjoys mystery, historical fiction, strong female characters, and baked goods will find this book delicious!

4/5 Stars

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