Teaberry Strangler

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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andldquo;Tea lovers, mystery lovers, [this] is for you. Just the right blend of cozy fun and clever plotting.andrdquo;andmdash;Susan Wittig Albert, national bestselling author of Widowandrsquo;s Tears

andldquo;Murder suits Laura Childs to a Tea.andrdquo;andmdash;St. Paul (MN) Pioneer Press

andldquo;Brew yourself a nice pot of tea, and enjoyandhellip;Itandrsquo;s guaranteed to delight.andrdquo; andmdash;Times Record News (Wichita Falls, Texas)

andldquo;A love letter to Charleston, tea, and fine living.andrdquo; andmdash;Kirkus Reviews

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

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.

Theodosia Browningandrsquo;s dear friend, Delaine Dish, has asked her to be a bridesmaid for her wedding. But when the big day arrives, everything seems to be going wrong. First, a massive storm is brewing over Charleston. A bad omen? Second, Delaineandrsquo;s maid of honor is late for the ceremony. And finally, the groom not only has cold feetandmdash;his whole body is cold. A murderer has crashed the wedding.

As Theodosia comforts a devastated Delaine, she needs to sort out the suspects on the groomandrsquo;s side from the suspects on the brideandrsquo;s side. One thing soon becomes apparentandmdash;revenge wonandrsquo;t be the only dish served cold at this wedding. And if Theodosia doesnandrsquo;t watch her step, a cold-blooded killer may have a rude reception in store for herandhellip;

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