Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 256 pages
- Published by: Berkley March 5, 2002
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 0425184056
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-0425184059
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Book Dimensions:
6.7 x 4.1 x 1.1 inches
- Weighs: 4.8 ounces
Book Description
In this second Tea Shop Mystery, shop owner Theodosia Browning knows that something's brewing in the high society of Charleston: murder.
Reader Reviews
Theodosia is thrilled to be catering the annual Isle of Palms Yacht Race. But the perfect day is brought to abrupt end when the gun signaling the end of the race explodes and kills Oliver Dixon. While it appears to be an accident, Theo isn't convinced and begins to investigate. Soon she has more suspects then she knows what to do with. Was it the result of an ancient feud? Or maybe the new, young widow wanted control of his fortune? Or could Oliver's business investor have wanted out of his investment enough to kill? I thoroughly enjoyed this second mystery novel (following DEATH BY DARJEELING). The plot is complex, with the clues pointing in every direction possible. I still didn't know what was going on by the end, but the ending worked. I'm not a tea person, but enjoyed the information about tea. It was well scattered throughout and didn't bog down the storyline. My biggest complaint is the author's tendency to switch view-point characters for a few paragraphs at random within a scene. It makes for confusing reading but fortunately only happens a few times over the course of the novel. I'm already looking forward to my next visit to Charleston and the Indigo Tea Shop. This is a fun, relaxing series with a wonderful cast of characters and good plotting. Put the kettle on and enjoy.
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