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Pekoe Most Poison - (Tea Shop Mystery) by Laura Childs (Paperback)

Pekoe Most Poison - (Tea Shop Mystery) by  Laura Childs (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>In the latest mystery from "New York Times"-bestselling author Childs, Theodosia Browning attends a Rat Tea, where the mice will play--at murder. Includes recipes and tea-making tips.kley.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>In this reprint of <i>New York Times </i>bestselling author Laura Childs's latest Tea Shop Mystery, Theodosia Browning attends a Rat Tea, where the mice will play...at murder.</b> <p/>When Indigo Tea Shop owner Theodosia Browning is invited by Doreen Briggs, one of Charleston's most prominent hostesses, to a Rat Tea, she is understandably intrigued. As servers dressed in rodent costumes and wearing white gloves offer elegant finger sandwiches and fine teas, Theo learns these parties date back to early twentieth-century Charleston to promote better public health. <p/>But this party goes from odd to chaotic when a fire starts at one of the tables and Doreen's entrepreneur husband suddenly goes into convulsions and drops dead. Has his favorite orange pekoe tea been poisoned? Theo smells a rat. And as she reviews the guest list for suspects, she soon finds herself drawn into in a dangerous game of cat and mouse...<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>Praise for the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling Tea Shop mysteries</b><br> <b> </b><br> "Murder suits [Laura Childs] to a Tea."--<i>St. Paul</i> <i>(MN) Pioneer Press</i> <p/> "Tea lovers, mystery lovers, [this] is for you. Just the right blend of cozy fun and clever plotting."--Susan Wittig Albert, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of<i> The Last Chance Olive Ranch</i> <p/> "Brew yourself a nice pot of tea, and enjoy...It's guaranteed to delight."--<i>Times Record News </i><br> <i> </i><br> "A love letter to Charleston, tea, and fine living."--<i>Kirkus Reviews</i><br> <i> </i><br> "With humor, plenty of action, and a tantalizing array of teas and recipes, Theodosia is sure to win more followers with this enjoyable whodunit."--<i>Publishers Weekly</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Laura Childs</b> is the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of the Tea Shop Mysteries, Scrapbooking Mysteries, and Cackleberry Club Mysteries. In her previous life she was CEO of her own marketing firm, authored several screenplays, and produced a reality TV show.

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