by Laura Childs
Part of Tea Shop Mystery, book 12
First published 2011
Theodosia Browning runs the Indigo Tea Shop, but tonight she finds herself at the Heritage Society's elaborate "Pirates and Plunder" party. The evening takes a deadly turn when someone steals a valuable antique diamond skull ring and kills a history intern in the theft. Theodosia discovers the crime scene and realizes the murderer walks among the costumed guests. She must sift through multiple suspects while navigating the social dynamics of Charleston's heritage community. The stolen ring becomes the key to unraveling both the motive and the identity of the killer. Theodosia applies her natural curiosity and investigative instincts to solve the case, determined to bring justice for the young victim.
Genres: mystery, contemporary-romance, cozy-mystery, amateur-sleuth
Vibes: atmospheric, cozy, suspenseful
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, found-family
Setting: Charleston, Indigo Tea Shop
Period: 21st-century
295 pages · Hardcover · Berkley