Theodosia Browning, owner of Indigo Tea Shop, in the swanky area of Charleston South Carolina is quite inquisitive and eager to investigate any crime that comes along. Particularly the murder of Carson Lanier, banker. Carson was viewing the Gaslight and Galleon parade from Timothy Neville’s Charleston mansion widow’s walk, when suddenly he is tumbling down the rooftop, falling to his death skewered by an iron fence. The accident becomes murder when Theodosia finds that the victim was shot by an antique crossbow. Eager to investigate the murder, Theodosia bribes Drayton, her tea sommelier, to join her in sneaking around houses and antique shops to uncover the mystery. The suspects, an almost ex-wife, executive banker, and owner of a very lush art gallery, all had good motives for killing Carson Lanier, but Theodosia and her unsuspecting aunt crack the case when they attend the Rare Weapons Show and put the pieces together.
Laura Childs –Tea Shop Mysteries immerses you in the quaint and delicate enjoyment of real tea parties. She combines a very enjoyable taste of English teas with the intrigue of murder.
I personally enjoyed reading about the interesting teas that Theodosia hosted and the recipes in the back of the book are truly delicious
Reviewed by Janet