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Chamomile Mourning (Tea Shop Mystery) (Hardcover)

by Laura Childs (Author) "Since the weatherman at Channel 8 had predicted a glorious evening, that's exactly what Theodosia Browning was expecting..." (more)
Key Phrases: teacup exchange, egg pendant, tea shop, Heritage Society, Roger Crispin, Earl Grey (more...)
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Product Description
Another tempest in a teapot from the national bestselling author of The Jasmine Moon Murder.

At Charleston's Spoleto festival, teashop owner Theodosia Browning is far from festive when the Poet's Tea is forced indoors by rain. But rain proves to be the least of her problems after a local auction house owner plummets from a balcony to his death-and it looks like someone helped him over the edge.

With a full kettle of suspects, Theodosia investigates and uncovers a criminal enterprise of art forgery, fraud--and murder--that leads her into the murky swamps of the South Carolina Lowcountry. Now, she's hot on the heels of a criminal who plans on showing her just how dangerous it is to stick her sensitive nose where it doesn't belong.

About the Author
Laura Childs is the author of the popular Scrapbooking mystery series.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Berkley Hardcover (May 3, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0425202518
  • ISBN-13: 978-0425202517
  • Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 1.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #637,193 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Non-tea lovers and tea-lovers alike!, September 14, 2005
Will love this book. Laura Childs has created a world with some mystery, plenty of good friends, lots of good recipes, a little love and some mystery. This was my first book by Ms. Childs and I was throughly engrossed in it from beginning to end. It kept me wondering who really did it the whole time.

The book leaves you with a lot of questions, so I look forward to the next.

I like to drink sweet tea, and I like a cup of hot tea every once in awhile but this gave me such a warm feeling that I have started checking out teas online. I look forward to reading others in the series and hope you do too!
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Cozy mystery with very good plotting, September 1, 2005
By M. C. Crammer (Decatur, GA USA) - See all my reviews
  
I can't resist saying that if you like cozy mysteries, this will probably be your cup of tea! The "detective" in this series owns a tea shop in Charleston, SC -- upscale and inventive, with luncheons and some catering activities, etc. The murder victim that begins the book lands on her tea table at a special event, so naturally she gets involved in trying to solve the murder, particularly since the police suspect someone she believes is innocent -- or is she.

There's a LOT of stuff about tea in this book, which I like, but it does slow the pace down. If you like your mysteries fast-paced, this might be a problem for you.

I intend to read more by this author -- this was my first. But I'm unlikely to get on a waiting list for her next book, if you understand the distinction.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars delightful amateur sleuth , May 4, 2005
In Charleston, South Carolina, Theodosia Browning's Indigo Tea Shop is a smashing success and is now very much one of the in places. Theodora's contribution to the first Poet's Tea is moved indoors to the Heritage Society when the weather turns nasty. During a presentation given by Drayton Conneley, a shot rings out and a man falls off the balcony and lands on Theodosia's cake. The killer escapes and the gala obviously ended early.

She was the last person to see auction house owner Roger Crispin alive when she brought him a cup of tea in the balcony. The police question her and Gracie Venable who is just about to open a millenary story near the Indigo Tea Shop. Haley another co-worker of Theodosia's is friendly with the woman and is upset that the police are looking at her as a suspect because she was having an affair with the much married Roger. His wife, a mover and Shaker in Charleston, is putting pressure on the police to look at Grace as the killer, leaving it to Theodosia and company to find the real killer just like they have five times before.

The protagonist is one of the most realistic and likeable characters to grace the pages of a mystery novel. Her investigative techniques are all within the realm of possibility so readers feel that anyone could do what Theodosia is doing. This delightful amateur sleuth mystery is entertaining and keeps the audience interested from the time the victim falls into the heroine's cake. Laura Childs knows how to create the ambience that makes this series so special because one of the main characters is the city of Charleston.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Pleasant read!
This is my first time of reading Laura Child's work. I enjoyed it - no foul language, nothing to make me cringe in embarassment either! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Marjorie Teske

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3.0 out of 5 stars Delightful, refreshing but light...
I have been in love with Charleston, South Carolina for almost 20 years, so I'm surprised that I didn't stumble upon Laura Childs' The Tea Shop Mysteries until recently. Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars Tea cozy without a pot
This is another Tea Shop Mystery starring Theodosia Browning and her buddies. All of the characters are very nice except, of course, the killer and we don't really have a take on... Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars A cosy Cosy
I greatly enjoy the tea shop mysteries. The characters are likeable, and believable. I am not looking for great literature when I read to relax, nor do I want to be frightened... Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Another Sweet Mystery
This is the 3rd Tea Shop Mystery I've read and I enjoyed it. It's not great literature, but it's still a great way to occupy the bus ride to/from work. Read more
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