Synopses & Reviews
Itand#8217;s scones and scandal for Indigo Tea Shop owner Theodosia Browning in the latest from the New York Times bestselling author of Steeped in Eviland#133; Normally Theodosia wouldnand#8217;t attend a black tie affair for all the tea in China. But she can hardly say no to her hunky, handsome boyfriend, Max, who directs public relations for the Gibbes Museum in Charleston. Max has organized an amazing gala opening for an exhibit of a genuine eighteenth century Chinese teahouse, and the crand#232;me de la crand#232;me of Charleston society is invited.
In the exotic garden staged in the museumand#8217;s rotunda, a Chinese dragon dances to the beat of drums as it weaves through the crowd. The guests are serenaded by a Chinese violin as they sample an assortment of tempting bites. And to give them a memento of the occasion, thereand#8217;s even a photo booth. But Theodosia makes a grim discovery behind the boothand#8217;s curtains: the body of museum donor Edgar Webster.
While Theodosia prefers tea service over the service of justice, this case is difficult to ignoreand#151;especially after Max becomes a suspect. Now she must examine the life of the fallen philanthropist and find out who really wanted him to pay upand#133;
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PRAISE FOR THE BESTSELLING TEA SHOP MYSTERY NOVELS
and#8220;Tea lovers, mystery lovers, [this] is for you. Just the right blend of cozy fun and clever plotting.and#8221;and#8212;Susan Wittig Albert, national bestselling author of Death Come Quickly
and#8220;Murder suits [Laura Childs] to a Tea.and#8221;and#8212;St. Paul (MN) Pioneer Press
and#8220;Brew yourself a nice pot of tea, and enjoyand#8230;Itand#8217;s guaranteed to delight.and#8221; and#8212;Times Record News
and#8220;A love letter to Charleston, tea, and fine living.and#8221;and#8212;Kirkus Reviews
and#8220;Laura Childs has struck gold.and#8221;and#8212;Romantic Homes
and#8220;Kept me hooked from opening page to ending.and#8221;and#8212;Central Oregonian
and#8220;Childs has a great eye for local colorand#8230;[A] delightful read.and#8221;and#8212;Publishers Weekly
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PRAISE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLINGand#160;TEA SHOP MYSTERY NOVELS and#8220;Tea lovers, mystery lovers, [this] is for you. Just the right blend of cozy fun and clever plotting.and#8221;and#8212;Susan Wittig Albert, national bestselling author of Death Come Quickly
and#8220;With humor, plenty of action, and a tantalizing array of teas and recipes, Theodosia is sure to win more followers with this enjoyable whodunit.and#8221;and#8212;Publishers Weeklyand#160;
and#8220;Murder suits [Laura Childs] to a Tea.and#8221;and#8212;St. Paul (MN) Pioneer Press
and#8220;Will leave readers feeling as if they have shared a warm cup of tea on Church Street in Charleston.and#8221;and#8212;The Mystery Reader
and#8220;Kept me hooked from opening page to ending.and#8221;and#8212;Central Oregonian
and#8220;A love letter to Charleston, tea, and fine living.and#8221;and#8212;Kirkus Reviews
Synopsis
The bestselling author of Oolong Dead serves up an Old-World treat, spiced with a Sherlock Holmes-style murder mystery. It was the Dickensian evening Theodosia Browning had been hoping for. Charleston shop-owners dressed in cloaks of yore threw open their back doors to visitors, who took advantage of bargains and Theodosia's delicious teas.
But later, the alleys clear except for one body- which a horrified Theodosia discovers. It's Daria, the map store's owner. Locals have shown interest in buying her shop-but enough to kill? Plus there's been a customer hell-bent on acquiring a not-forsale map. Most alarming of all theories, however, is Detective Tidwell's: the killer mistook Daria for Theodosia. And if that theory holds, the killer's work isn't done.
Synopsis
In the newest mystery from the New York Times
bestselling author of Sweet Tea Revenge,
Indigo Tea Shop owner Theodosia Browning is about to learn the true meaning of terroirand#133; Theodosia Browning has never considered herself a wine connoisseurand#151;tea has always been her forte. But that doesnand#8217;t mean sheand#8217;s going to pass up an invitation to a fancy wine-tasting party at the upscale Knighthall Winery, just outside of Charleston, South Carolina.
But a sweet evening takes on a bitter aftertaste when a dead body is discovered in one of the wine barrels. The son of proprietor Jordan Knight has been murdered.
Dissatisfied with the police investigation, Knight turns to Theo for help. Sheand#8217;s heard through the grapevine that there are both family and business problems at Knighthall. They say in vino veritas, but everyone at the winery seems to be lying through their teeth. Sorting through the guest list as well as family and staff, Theo has her pick of suspects. It may look like the killer has her over a barrel, but cracking tough cases is vintage Theodosia Browning.
Synopsis
Savor the latest from the New York Times bestselling author of The Teaberry Strangler. Indigo Tea Shop owner Theodosia Browning is lured into attending the Heritage Society's "Pirates and Plunder" soiree. But it's an antique diamond skull ring that gets plundered by someone who murders a history intern in the process. Theodosia knows she'll have to whet her investigative skills to find the killer among a raft of suspects.
About the Author
Laura Childs is the New York Times bestselling author of the Tea Shop Mysteries (Sweet Tea Revenge, Agony of the Leaves, Scones and Bones), the Scrapbooking Mysteries (Gilt Trip, Postcards from the Dead), and the Cackleberry Club Mysteries (Stake and Eggs, Eggs Benedict Arnold, Eggs in Purgatory). She is a consummate tea drinker, scrapbooker, and dog lover, and travels frequently to China and Japan with Dr. Bob, her professor husband. In her past life she was a Clio Awardand#150;winning advertising writer and CEO of her own marketing firm.