"It was the Dickensian evening Theodosia Browning had hoped for. Flickering candles lined the narrow cobblestone alleys of Charleston as shop owners, dressed in cloaks of yore, threw open their back doors to shoppers. Visitors took advantage of bargains on antiques, heaping bowls of crab chowder - and of course Theodosia's delicious teas." "But when the clock strikes ten, the alleys clear except for one body discovered by a horrified Theodosia. It's the strangled form of Daria, the map store's owner. Many locals have shown interest in buying her shop - but enough to kill? Plus there's been a customer hell-bent on getting his hands on a certain not-for-sale map. In this case one can hardly throw a scone without hitting a suspect." Most alarming of all the theories, however, is Detective Tidwell's: that the killer mistook Daria for Theodosia herself. And if that theory holds water, the killer's work isn't done.
Laura Childs is the New York Times bestselling author of the Cackleberry Club, Tea Shop, and Scrapbooking mysteries. In her past life she was a Clio Award–winning advertising writer and CEO of her own marketing firm. She lives in Plymouth, Minnesota.
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Posted May 6, 2010
I love this series. The charactors are interesting and ingaging. I always wish I could meet them in person. I want to spend time in the little tea shop, eating Haley's tasty treats and drinking what ever tea Drayton has offered up. This edition to the series is just as fantastic as the past 10. The world being well established, this book adds further depth and color to an already full and vibrant place. I highly recommed this book.
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Theodosia Browning steps in the alley behind her tea shop and finds her friend Daria, the map store's owner, strangled. There are many suspects and theories. One theory is the killer mistook Daria for Theodosia.
This is a favorite series of mine. While I'm not a tea drinker, I love Charleston and mysteries set there. If the tea shop were real, I would have to stop in for a snack. It sounds very inviting.
Theodosia is reluctant to investigate this time, but is soon thrust in the middle of everything. I like the plotting and characters of this book. It kept my interest and I couldn't figure out who the killer was too early. I always appreciate that.
I highly recommend this book and series.
Dawn Dowdle
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Posted May 5, 2010
I truly enjoy this series and eagerly await each new book. The characters are authentic, believable and fun. These books make me feel as if I am right there in downtown Charleston. If only someone would actually build this tearoom, a lot of us would come. The recipes are easy to follow and are delicious. I have bought each of these books and intend to keep them forever in my personal library. They are easy and fun to read.
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Laura Childs has developed a method to keep the reader glued to her writing. The revelation of the "killer" is almost always a surprise - and her process to get there is filled with fun, frivolity - lots and lots of tea and food information and an eclectric group of characters.
Theodosia, of course, is a constant - although a risk taker - and her staff of remarkably loyal tea master and chef - bind the story line together.
Childs is best read from the beginning of the series - but each book can stand alone. You learn something about tea and it's sources from every one of her books. Great rainy Saturday afternoon "curl up with a book" choice.
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Posted April 10, 2010
I thoroughly enjoyed this vbook. As always, her characters, descriptions and plot hold my attention. Can't wait to see her moved in to her new "historic" house - maybe next book!
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.In the back alley behind Church St. in Charleston, South Carolina, shopkeepers host a Dickensian evening wearing period pieces and selling bargains to enthralled visitors. The idea and deployment were that of Indigo Tea Shop owner Theodosia Browning who serves a lot of Darjeeling and sandwiches.
After the gala ends, she is walking the alley glowing with success when she sees her friend Daria Shand owner of the Antiquarian Map Shop fighting with someone. She rushes to her friend's assistance, but by the time she gets there, Daria is dead and her killer gone. The store is a mess as someone, probably the killer, tore up the valuable merchandise. Theo is outraged by the homicide and the vandalism, but vows to stay out of the investigation until her Aunt Libby, a close friend of Daria's grieving mother, pleads with her to do otherwise. Theo snoops finding plenty of viable suspects, but dislikes CPD Detective Tidwell's theory that the intended victim might not be Daria, bur instead a proprietor of tea.
Laura Childs presents another spectacular whodunit set in an upscale shopping district of Charleston with specialty shoppes. Figuring out who the culprit is proves difficult as Daria had apparent enemies wanting to buy her store and the police theory that Theo saw the murder and might identify the killer too. Fans will enjoy sipping tea with Theo as she works the case in which she may have been the planned victim.
Harriet Klausner
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Posted January 25, 2013
I enjoyed reading the mystery surrounded by tea and finger sandwiches and lovely narrative that brought the ambiance to life.
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Posted April 10, 2010
Another keeper, love this series!
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Posted April 8, 2010
I love this series of books. "The Teaberry Strangler" was one of the best of the sereis. I love the characters and the plot is very interesting.
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Posted April 8, 2010
I enjoyed reading the book. It transported me into the neighborhood and its inhabitants.
It is not a page turner.
ethel55
Posted March 26, 2010
A back alley crawl for tourists ends badly for the owner of a map shop down the way from Theodosia Browning's Indigo Tea Shop. Naturally, Theo stumbles upon the body of her friend Daria, chasing away a cloaked form. I found this 11th tea shop mystery to be as fresh and carefully plotted as usual. All of our favorite characters, from Haley to Drayton, to Inspector Tidwell and fashionista Delaine, help Theo sort out the neighborhood's latest crime. Theo's former boyfriend, Jory, adds an extra storyline that maybe will be continued in number twelve? I guess we'll see. There are the usual yummy sounding recipes at the back too!
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Overview
"It was the Dickensian evening Theodosia Browning had hoped for. Flickering candles lined the narrow cobblestone alleys of Charleston as shop owners, dressed in cloaks of yore, threw open their back doors to shoppers. Visitors took advantage of bargains on antiques, heaping bowls of crab chowder - and of course Theodosia's delicious teas." "But when the clock strikes ten, the alleys clear except for one body discovered by a horrified Theodosia. It's the strangled form of Daria, the map store's owner. Many locals have shown interest in buying her