The first in a new mystery series, "Death by Darjeeling" introduces Theodosia Browning, owner of the Indigo Tea Shop in Charleston. When Theodosia caters a tea for 200 at the annual historic homes garden party, she must track down the killer of an esteemed guest. Includes a recipe and tea-making tips.
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Summary
The first in a new mystery series, "Death by Darjeeling" introduces Theodosia Browning, owner of the Indigo Tea Shop in Charleston. When Theodosia caters a tea for 200 at the annual historic homes garden party, she must track down the killer of an esteemed guest. Includes a recipe and tea-making tips.
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It's tea for two hundred or so at the annual historic homes garden party. And Theodosia, as event caterer, is busy serving steaming teas and blackberry scones while guests sing her praises. But the sweet smell of success turns to suspense when an esteemed guest is found dead - his hand clutching an empty teacup. All eyes are on Theo . . . who is now trying desperately to save her reputation and track down the real killer. If only she can make sense of it all - before someone else takes their last sip . . .
Critic Reviews
“"Highly recommended" by the Ladies Tea Guild "Book of Choice" by the Red Hat Society ”
Praise for the New York Times Bestselling Tea Shop Mystery Series "Childs serves dedicated cup-of-tea-and-a-cozy readers exactly what they long for."--Publishers Weekly
"Murder suits [Laura Childs] to a Tea."--St. Paul (MN) Pioneer Press
"Tea lovers, mystery lovers, [this] is for you. Just the right blend of cozy fun and clever plotting."--Susan Wittig Albert, New York Times bestselling author of Queen Anne's Lace
"Brew yourself a nice pot of tea, and enjoy. . . . It's guaranteed to delight."--Times Record News
"A love letter to Charleston, tea, and fine living."--Kirkus Reviews
"Kept me hooked from opening page to ending."--Central Oregonian
"Tasty suspense!"--St. Paul (MN) Sun-Sailor
"You will surely be missing out on the party if you don't pick up this book now!"--Fresh Fiction
"Will leave readers feeling as if they have shared a warm cup of tea on Church Street in Charleston."--The Mystery Reader
About the Author
Laura Childs was a self-proclaimed city girl who broke away from the hectic urban life. Now living on a small, self-sustained farm in Ontario, Canada, she chronicles everyday adventures of raising goats, chickens, horses, and other animals on her Web site, goodbyecitylife.com. She is the author of "The Joy of Keeping Farm Animals" and "The Joy of Keeping Goats".
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Meet Theodosia Browning, owner of Charleston's beloved Indigo Tea Shop. Patrons love her blend of delicious tea tastings and southern hospitality. And Theo enjoys the full-bodied flavor of a town steeped in history-and mystery.... It's tea for two hundred or so at the annual historic homes garden party. And Theodosia, as event caterer, is busy serving steaming teas and blackberry scones while guests sing her praises. But the sweet smell of success turns to suspense when an esteemed guest is found dead-his hand clutching an empty teacup. All eyes are on Theo...who is now trying desperately to save her reputation and track down the real killer. If only she can make sense of it all-before someone else takes their last sip....
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