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;
INCLUDES DELICIOUS RECIPES AND TEA TIME TIPS!
Review
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
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.
Synopsis
Indigo Tea Shop owner Theodosia Browning is attending the Heritage Society's Pirates and Plunder show when a histroy intern is murdered amidst the gold earrings and doubloons. Even with that on her plate, Theodosia still has to attend Charleston's Food and Wine Festival, where she's hosting a tea and cheese tasting. But as her thoughts keep drifting to the victim, Theodosia knows she'll have to whet her investigative skills to find the killer among a schooner of suspects.
About the Author
Laura Childs is the
New York Times bestselling author of the Tea Shop Mysteries, Scrapbook Mysteries, and Cackleberry Club Mysteries, and a recent recipient of the
Romantic Times Book Reviewand#8217;s Award for Best Amateur Sleuth.and#160; In her previous life, she was CEO/Creative Director of her own marketing firm and authored several screenplays.and#160; She is married to a professor of Chinese art history, loves to travel, rides horses, enjoys fund-raising for various non-profit organizations, and has two Chinese Shar-Pei dogs.and#160;