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A Tea Shop
Mystery #15
Laura Childs
Berkley Hardcover
March 4, 2014/ ISBN 0425252957
Cozy Mystery /United States / Contemporary / Recipes, Tea
Tips and Tea Resources included
Reviewed
by Brenda Weeaks
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Theodosia
is taking advantage of a wine tasting at Knighthall Winery
with Drayton, her right hand man and tea expert at Indigo
Tea Shop. What is supposed to be a wine tasting extravaganza
turns into a nightmare for the Winery owner and father of
the victim. When Jordan Knight hears about Theo’s “prodigious
skills,” he asks her to investigate his son’s
murder. Theo is cautious about stepping on the toes of local
law enforcement but her curiosity gets the better of her –
and Drayton. Drayton is sure he knows his good friend Jordan
until Theo returns time and time again with rumors that turn
out to be true. There are a lot of suspects associated with
the father, the victim, and the winery, and no one seems to
be telling the truth. Theo has a lot of ground – and
water - to cover. Let’s hope she makes it home safely.
While Theo investigates, Drayton and Haley keep the Tea Shop
humming with a Downton Abbey Tea and everyone wants a seat.
I really
enjoyed visiting the Indigo Tea Shop again. Childs gives readers
a complex mystery to solve and teaches them about art and
wine in the process. Childs includes plenty suspects and false
leads. Did I mention the recipes, plus more at the back of
the book? I like to print my favorite ones out and keep them
in a recipe binder in the kitchen. Highly Recommended.
Reviews
of other titles in this series
Death
by Darjeeling, No 1 [review]
Chamomile Mourning, No 6 [review]
Blood Orange Brewing, No 7 [review]
The Silver Needle Murder, No 9 [review]
Oolong Dead, No 10 [review]
The Teaberry Strangler, No 11 [review]
Agony of the Leaves, No 13 [review]
Sweet Tea Revenge, No 14 [review]
Steeped in Evil, No 15 [review]
Ming Tea Murder, No 16 [review]
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