Steeped in Evil Author: Visit Amazon's Laura Childs Page | Language: English | ISBN:
0425252957 | Format: EPUB
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Review
PRAISE FOR THE BESTSELLING TEA SHOP MYSTERY NOVELS
“Tea lovers, mystery lovers, [this] is for you. Just the right blend of cozy fun and clever plotting.”—Susan Wittig Albert, national bestselling author of Death Come Quickly
“Murder suits [Laura Childs] to a Tea.”—St. Paul (MN) Pioneer Press
“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
“Laura Childs has struck gold.”—Romantic Homes
“Kept me hooked from opening page to ending.”—Central Oregonian
“Childs has a great eye for local color…[A] delightful read.”—Publishers Weekly
About the Author
Laura Childs is the New York Times bestselling author of the Tea Shop Mysteries (Sweet Tea Revenge, Agony of the Leaves, Scones & Bones), the Scrapbooking Mysteries (Gilt Trip, Postcards from the Dead), and the Cackleberry Club Mysteries (Stake & Eggs, Eggs Benedict Arnold, Eggs in Purgatory). She is a consummate tea drinker, scrapbooker, and dog lover, and travels frequently to China and Japan with Dr. Bob, her professor husband. In her past life she was a Clio Award–winning advertising writer and CEO of her own marketing firm.
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- Series: A Tea Shop Mystery (Book 15)
- Hardcover: 320 pages
- Publisher: Berkley Hardcover (March 4, 2014)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0425252957
- ISBN-13: 978-0425252956
- Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.3 x 1 inches
- Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
My Thoughts...
Even though this book is a series book in the Tea Shop Mysteries, it is also a stand-alone book.
From the first page to the last page I was drawn right into the story, I love a good cozy...Theodosia Browning didn't consider herself a wine connoisseur, however, how often did she get invited to a fancy wine-tasting party at a very upscale Winery? Rarely. This was a first for Theodosia...What was to be a fun wine-tasting evening turned bitter when a dead body came floating out of a wine barrel. Now starts Theodosia's investigation to try to find who would do such a dastardly deed.
Since this is a Tea Shop Mystery, I loved the Afternoon Tea Party with the theme: "Downton Abbey Tea." (if you are a Downton Abbey fan you will understand) Served at the tea was...Mrs. Patmore's Smoked Salmon Sandwiches, Lady Crawley's Cucumber Dreams, and Mr. Carson's Crumpets. It made me want to have my own "Downton Abbey" Tea-party. As I was reading the story, I was imagining Theo as Angela Lansbury, of the "Murder, She Wrote" TV series, and what a surprise, when a character in the book, looked at Theo and said, "And just who do you think you are~~Angela Lansbury." That really made me chuckle...
The story moved along quickly keeping me slurping my tea as I was trying to figure out who was the guilty person of all the many suspects. But, again I was caught by surprise when the guilty one was discovered.
And that ending! Wowser! I enjoyed the jouncing ending.
A great big THANK YOU to the author, Laura Childs, for providing this book for me to read and review. Thank you for a few days of fun reading, and visiting some old friends from Charleston, South Carolina.
The folks in author Laura Childs’ Tea Shop Mystery series always seem to have a lot going on, even if a dead body turns up now and then.
Indigo Tea Shop owner Theodosia Browning isn’t a wine connoisseur, but she still enjoys attending a fancy wine-tasting party at the upscale Knighthall Winery. Theo and her tea expert, Drayton Conneley, are enjoying the evening when things turn sour – a dead body is discovered in the prize barrel of wine. It turns out to be Drew Knight, son of the winery owner, Jordan Knight.
Unhappy with the sheriff’s investigation, Jordan turns to his friend Drayton, asking for his and Theo’s help. As they being to ask questions, financial problems, marital woes, and unhappy family relationships surface. In time Theo helps the authorities locate the killer. But, then Theo isn’t sure this is the real killer.
Childs once again blends the cozy tea shop atmosphere with the adrenaline rush of searching for a killer. The characters are realistic, likable and easy for readers to relate to with their own faults and worries. The secondary characters add charm and depth to the story.
STEEPED IN EVIL moves at a steady pace. While you may guess some of the outcome, the road to the end has a few intriguing twists and turns. There is a good balance of suspense, mystery and humor throughout the book.
Childs’ eye for detail and rich descriptions places the reader in the heart of Charleston where the energy of the Church Street residents holds you spellbound. Her vivid portrayals bring the sights, sounds and smells of the tea shop off the pages and into the room with you. The charm and friendly atmosphere envelop you as you devour this tantalizing mystery.
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