by Laura Childs
Part of Tea Shop Mystery, book 2
First published 2002
Theodosia Browning runs the Indigo Tea Shop in Charleston, where she has just introduced a new blend called Gunpowder Green. She attends the annual yacht race to showcase her latest creation to Charleston's high society. The race concludes with the traditional firing of an antique gun, but this time a member of the city's elite drops dead. Theodosia suspects the death was deliberate murder, not an accident. She begins her own investigation to uncover the truth. Her amateur sleuthing puts her at odds with powerful Charleston socialites who want the matter dropped. Theodosia must work quickly to solve the case before she becomes the next target. The book includes tea recipes and brewing advice for readers.
Genres: mystery, mystery-thriller, cozy-mystery, amateur-sleuth
Vibes: cozy, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, found-family
Setting: Charleston
244 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Berkley