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Agony of the Leaves (A Tea Shop Mystery #13)

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In the latest novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Scones and Bones, Indigo Tea Shop owner Theodosia Browning finds herself in hot water when a body surfaces at the grand opening of Charleston's Neptune Aquarium...

The opening of the aquarium is a major Charleston event, and Theodosia has been hired to cater tea, scones, and sandwiches for the private party...more

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Published March 6th 2012 (first published 2012)

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Aug 02, 2012 Sue rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: mysteries

I had been debating whether or not to keep reading the Tea Shop series - it seemed to be getting formulaic for me, but then I thought about how quickly these tend to read and how they are a reading palate cleanser - nice, light, shorter than a main course. So, I picked up the latest yesterday and read it (there's that quick to read part). The killer stayed hidden behind a bunch of red herrings until near the end, when certain events gave me pause to think about this person [but then, there weren...more

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Apr 08, 2012 Ellen rated it 5 of 5 stars

Agony of the Leaves
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A+ Cozy Mystery, April 8, 2012
By Ellen Rappaport (Florida)
This review is from: Agony of the Leaves (A Tea Shop Mystery) (Hardcover)
I, too, love this series and have read each book in this Tea shop mystery series. Although I had quite a wait until this book was released...it was worth every minute of it.
In "Agony of the Leaves" Theodosia Browning is plunged into the first murder and we, the reader, are only on chapter one. The murdered victim is di...more

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Apr 02, 2012 Paperback Dolls rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 5-stars, crime-mystery, reviewed-2012, reviewed-by-chrissy

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I was first introduced to Laura Childs’ Tea Shop Mysteries when I was writing tea reviews for my college’s newspaper a few years ago. Stumbling upon this series by happenstance, I was a stranger to the world of cozy mysteries. But after reading Death by Darjeeling, the first novel in the series, I was hooked.

Over the past three years I have been following the lives of Theodosia Browning and her trusty sidekicks Drayton and Hayley. And who can forget Earl Gr...more Previously posted at PaperbackDolls.com

I was first introduced to Laura Childs’ Tea Shop Mysteries when I was writing tea reviews for my college’s newspaper a few years ago. Stumbling upon this series by happenstance, I was a stranger to the world of cozy mysteries. But after reading Death by Darjeeling, the first novel in the series, I was hooked.

Over the past three years I have been following the lives of Theodosia Browning and her trusty sidekicks Drayton and Hayley. And who can forget Earl Grey, Theodosia’s trusty four-legged friend dubbed with a pedigree of “Dalabrador.”

I’ve enjoyed the mysteries and mayhem that this band of friends has endured over the years, felt the heartache of Theodosia’s break ups, and laughed at the wisecracks they’ve made throughout each novel. The world of the Indigo Tea Shop has become a haven of comfort and relaxation for me and many other readers who have become devoted to the series.

Agony of the Leaves, the thirteenth installment in the Tea Shop Mysteries by Laura Childs, finds the staff of the Indigo Tea Shop at the Neptune Aquarium in Charleston, where they’ve been hired to cater an opening-day fundraiser. As Theodosia takes in the sights of the beautiful fish and coral, she discovers a new addition to the tank, a dead body. To make matters worse, the deceased happens to be her most recent ex-boyfriend, Parker Scully.

Everyone at the aquarium is convinced that it was simply an accidental drowning, even Detective Tidwell, Theodosia’s ally from the police department, is convinced that Parker slipped and fell into the tank before becoming entangled in a net and drowning. However, Theodosia knows better. Someone wanted Parker out of the way, but who and why? It’s up to Theodosia and her friends to discover who is behind such a sinister murder and why on earth would anyone want to kill Parker.

As a fan of this series, I have never found a single installment that has disappointed me. Yes, some of the novels are better than others, but all deliver excitement and entertainment. Agony of the Leaves is a tad bit different from its predecessors. It is this reviewer’s humble opinion that Agony of the Leaves is by far the best novel in The Tea Shop Mysteries.

Throughout the previous novels Theodosia is faced with solving the murders of people she barely knew or people that were vaguely mentioned as side characters in preceding novels. But for the first time she is faced with the murder of someone she not only knows but someone she also once loved. This simple fact takes both Theodosia and the reader through one heck of an emotional roller-coaster.

The characters are endearing, the plot original, and the setting ideal. This book includes cameos from characters that readers have come to know and love throughout the series (such as Timothy Neville, Delaine Dish, Aunt Libby, Earl Grey, and Miss Dimple) and gives the reader an in-depth look into the world of Charleston, South Carolina.

Agony of the Leaves is an intriguing read that grabs the reader at the very beginning and holds on tightly until the very last page. This book has it all: excitement, sorrow, humor, romance, and of course mystery. This novel is near impossible to put down once you start reading it and takes the reader through an emotional rollercoaster vicariously through the eyes of Theodosia Browning. Once I finished this book I was ready to read the next in the series. Unfortunately, we readers will have to wait until March of 2013 for the next addition to this magnificent series.(less)

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Mar 01, 2012 Mason rated it 5 of 5 stars

With March comes the promise of a new book by an author that I have enjoyed following and reading long before I began blogging.

That promise becomes a reality next week when the latest installment in author Laura Childs’ Tea Shop Mystery series, AGONY OF THE LEAVES, is released.

I had the pleasure of getting an early look at the book, the 13th installment in the series. The series just keeps getting better and better. All the wonderful and familiar characters I’ve come to love return, along with a...more

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Aug 24, 2012 Kristin rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: mystery

Every now and then again I enjoy just turning the brain off and reading some fluff mystery. The Tea Shop books usually fit that requirement perfectly. However, this time I had problems with aspects of the book that in the past I can usually accept with a cuppa tea and a munchie. At first I thought this might be because I've been reading a lot of police procedurals lately...but it wasn't the amateur sleuthing that pushed my buttons. It was the managment of the Tea Shop and characters themselves....more Every now and then again I enjoy just turning the brain off and reading some fluff mystery. The Tea Shop books usually fit that requirement perfectly. However, this time I had problems with aspects of the book that in the past I can usually accept with a cuppa tea and a munchie. At first I thought this might be because I've been reading a lot of police procedurals lately...but it wasn't the amateur sleuthing that pushed my buttons. It was the managment of the Tea Shop and characters themselves.

For those of you not familiar with this series, the premise of the books are: we have Theodosia as store owner, Drayton as Master Tea blender, Haley as cook extraordinaire. These three people run a full fledged Tea Restaurant and Store. The back kitchen is described as "cozy". We have locals, tourists, and groups dropping in for full tea and meals. There is NO way one person can make the types of meals in the size of the kitchen described and feed the volume of people coming through that store. ON TOP of catered events, retail work, event planning and - in the case of Haley - going to school full time. The menus, while fabulous, were again, implausible given the size of the kitchen and only having one person doing all prep and cooking.

So, three people basically run a full fledged restaurant. If the author had kept the cooking to baked goods, and maybe simple wrap sandwiches or basic tea sandwiches, that I could probably swallow. You start to get into lobster bisque...you lost me. It has become so unrealistic as to become implausible and thus, I'm bounced out of the story.

Additionally, this book had so many loose ends floating at the end it felt frayed like a pair of knatty jeans. The mystery was lost in all the events the Tea Shop was catering. We had the Aquariums donor recognition benefit, Aunt Libby's fundraiser, the Coffee and Tea Expo, a fully catered impromptu Japanese Tea Ceremony, a photographic scavenger hunt, and I think I'm missing one or two.

The simple southern charm that drew me to these books was lost in a plethora of over the top recipes, unrealistic event planning and unbelievable restaurant management.

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Apr 07, 2012 Kathy rated it 5 of 5 stars

I love Laura Child's books! I discovered her with the Scrapbooking Mysteries and then delightfully discovered her other two series the Cackleberry Club Mysteries and the Tea Shop Mysteries. The Agony of the Leaves is the latest in the Tea Shop Mysteries. I love being transported to the magical world of Charleston in this series. Indigo Tea Shop owner Theodosia, Drayton, Haley, Detective Tidwell, Delaine and the rest of our favorites are back with the exception of Theodosia's old flame Parker Scu...more

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Mar 17, 2012 Jeannie and Louis Rigod rated it 5 of 5 stars

Theodosia Browning and Drayton Conneley are enjoying catering at the new glorious Aquarium's Grand Opening in Charleston, South Carolina. Theo decides to take a break and just look at the large Ocean Wall tank, when to her shock, a man's body, entangled in a large net, falls into her gaze.

Theo is further shocked that the deceased is her former boyfriend, Parker Scully. Was it a dreadful accident, or even something more sinister?

Detective Tidwell, no stranger to the owner of The Indigo Tea shop...more

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Apr 09, 2012 Caren rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: mystery

I walked into the library this week and came across the newest installment of the Tea Shop Mystery series. I love this series. I have read a handful of these books, I did not know there were 13 books! I've made my list of the books I haven't read. I love the characters, the setting, and I love tea. I have been drinking hot tea since I was 5 years old. Interesting story there, but I will save it for another time. On with the book.

Upfront I must say I was ticked off when she killed off Parker, I...more

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Apr 15, 2012 Sharon rated it 3 of 5 stars

I enjoy the tea shop mysteries. After reading so many, my husband and I vacationed in Charleston so I could see all the places described. That being said, I think I continue to read these books more out of loyalty than anything else. It takes me a while to get past all the adjectives in the descriptions. Then there are the times when her reverence to all these tea is a bit hard to swallow as well as how Theodosia is able to volunteer so much, run a busy tea shop, and investigate a murder. The pa...more

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Mar 14, 2012 Kay rated it 3 of 5 stars

I really enjoy this series because I like to have tea parties myself. I have had several themed tea parties, in particular Mardi Gras and a Witch's Tea (which occurs at high noon, not midnight. In case you were wondering). I especially LOVE the recipes at the end. Having Tea parties gives me an excuse to fuss over my friends and make foods that I normally would not eat, like quiche and scones with Devonshire Cream. Looking forward to trying some of the recipes presented at the end of the book. A...more

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Apr 07, 2012 Babs rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: mystery-cozy

I know I have ranted about Theodosia before. She just can't stop herself from investigating the murders. She neglects her business in the process, leaves her employee-friend picking up the slack for her in the tea shop and endangering herself and them in the process. I just can't seem to help myself, though. I saw this book at the library and just had to grab it. It was like meeting up with an old friend that you lost touch with - I had to catch up.

That has always been the allure for me with thi...more

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Apr 02, 2012 Mayda rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: cozies, mystery

Theodosia has the shock of her life when she discovers a body floating in a tank at the aquarium’s opening. She is convinced it is murder, and sets out to prove it. But because the deceased is her former boyfriend, the situation is emotionally unsettling and proves to be dangerous not only to the distraught Theo but to her friends as well. The path to the truth is not smooth, but perseverance (Or is it sheer stubbornness?), along with some intuition pays off. But can Theo escape the killer’s clu...more

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Jun 08, 2013 Ann rated it 3 of 5 stars

Theodosia is back. In this installment of the Tea Shop Mystery series, her ex-boyfriend, Parker Scully, is found floating in the tank of the local aquarium. She wants to prove that his death is a murder and not a suicide so she begins to probe and snoop. She is also taking part in a scavenger hunt to benefit local charities. This gives her the opportunity to snoop even deeper into places that she wouldn't have access to otherwise. It gets a little improbable in several places but the story is pr...more

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Jun 02, 2013 Becky rated it 5 of 5 stars

I have been a big fan of these Tea Shop Mysteries and this is Book #13. Since I am a paperback reader, I am a book behind--book #14 is out in hardback. As always, Theodosia, her tea shop, her staff, and acquaintances make the Indigo Tea Shop a place I want to be able to visit frequently. I wish we had a tea shop like this near my hometown! The mysteries are always interesting and steeped in something historical with lots of tea facts thrown in along the way! The 5 stars is for the whole series....more

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Jan 10, 2013 Shannon rated it 2 of 5 stars

My guilty pleasure is kind of getting less fun. Perhaps it's the overabundence of adjectives to describe a tea pot or the cheesy way everyone interacts but reading these stories isn't quite as fun. And in this case, Theo's ex-boyfriend is found dead and the hunt for the killer is paper thin (but rife with adjectives!!!) and, while the killer is introduced during the book, there's no firm linkage whatsoever to make you care. Definitely not heavy reading but, if you're looking for something benign...more

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Aug 09, 2012 Stacey rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: mystery

I've read the Tea Shop series since the beginning and love the characters. I was surprised that a well-known character from past books was killed off, but that gave Theodosia a good reason to "investigate." The story seemed to get a little slow in the middle, but picked up towards the end and I had no idea who had "done it."

This is a light easy read. As a cozy mystery lover/tea drinker who frequents tea shops, this was right up my alley. I've tried some of the recipies from other books in the se...more

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May 10, 2013 Michelle rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: cozy-mystery

The 13th book in the Tea Shop cozy mystery series finds Theo as one of the caterers at a new aquarium. As she wanders around while taking a break, she is stunned to see a body in one of the exhibit tanks. She is even more shocked when she finds out that it was her ex-boyfriend, Parker. When Theo sees the body after it is pulled out, she is convinced that this was no accident. Theo feels compelled to investigate. There are several suspects: Parker's new girlfriend, who inherits his estate and res...more

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Apr 04, 2013 Aurian Booklover rated it 5 of 5 stars

It is a busy week for Theodosia and her employees at the Indigo Tea Shop in Charleston. Lots of outside catering jobs and events at the Indigo Tea Shop. Hailey is fairly exhausted from all the long hours baking the delicious things she makes. Drayton, the tea master, is one of my favourite characters. A real old fashioned gentleman with a love of antiques and a dislike of modern technology. No television or computer in his home! He prefers listening to the radio or his old record collection.

The...more It is a busy week for Theodosia and her employees at the Indigo Tea Shop in Charleston. Lots of outside catering jobs and events at the Indigo Tea Shop. Hailey is fairly exhausted from all the long hours baking the delicious things she makes. Drayton, the tea master, is one of my favourite characters. A real old fashioned gentleman with a love of antiques and a dislike of modern technology. No television or computer in his home! He prefers listening to the radio or his old record collection.

The book starts when they are catering the private opening of the aquarium, a thank you for all the major sponsors and donors. Theodosia is admiring one of the enormous tanks, showcasing the bottom of the sea, when she suddenly sees a body floating inside. And to her horror, one she recognizes as her old boyfriend, Scully Parker. She is totally shaken up, and she just can’t believe it was an accident. He was at home up and in the water. And when she sees defensive wounds on his hands and arms, she has to convince the police that this was murder. With Detective Tidwell investigating, the case is in good hands. Still, she cannot help looking for the killer herself.
There are so many suspects, Scully always had so many plans, but with the current economy he needed funding for those. And that might have gotten him in contact with some shady people. Or does she need to find the killer closer to home? Like his new girlfriend who stands to inherit a cool million and his very popular restaurant? The shark like woman who wanted to buy his restaurant? Theodosia has little time to investigate, especially as she has committed herself to a virtual scavenger hunt for a charity. She has Drayton with her to take the pictures needed for the contest, but they sure end up in remote places.
Still, Theodosia makes some time to visit a local beekeeper, whose honey products she sells at her teashop, and takes her great aunt Libby with her. But when someone runs them of the road into the swamp, and later have the bees attack her aunt, she knows she is making someone very nervous. Still, she won’t give up, she needs to get to the bottom of this, especially as the police don’t seem to make any headway.

This is one of the first cozy mystery series I started reading, and still amongst my favourites. With only one new book a year, I did forget some of the many characters in this series. Like Theodosia’s new boyfriend. I had no idea who he was anymore. Perhaps because I don’t like him for Theodosia, he tries to keep her back from sleuthing, when she is so very good at it.

I absolutely love the atmosphere Laura Childs is a master at describing, and I wish I could visit Charleston one day. I think I will find my way through the old Quarter effortless. I want to visit the Heritage Society and meet Timothy Neville. But most of all, I want to visit the Indigo Tea Shop, drink the delicious teas they serve, and eat those dishes Hailey dreams up. Yes, the recipes are in the back of the book.

With everything that has to happen in this book, all the events Theodosia has to visit and organize, it is a very fast paced, and action filled story. But still, you can feel the slower pace and tranquillity of the South in this series. Theodosia has hardly any time for her lovely dog, Earl Gray. The mystery took me completely by surprise though. I did have an inkling that the stranger on scene could be it, but the how and why where a total surprise for me. If the murderer had left Theodosia alone, no one would have found out the truth. I loved it.

I really do recommend this series and author to all lovers of cozy mysteries, and to everybody who would like to try one. I do think it is more fun to start with the first one, and see the characters grow and learn all the many secondary characters get involved, but I think you could read it as a stand alone easily.

9 stars.

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May 15, 2012 Kathy rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Cozy mystery lovers, readers of the rest of the books in the series

Recommended to Kathy by: library new book shelf

Shelves: mysteries-and-thrillers

The latest book int he Indigo Tea Shop series is by far the best yet. Our favorite tea shop owner and amateur sleuth is embroiled in her most personal mystery yet. While catering the grand opening of the Neptune Aquarium, Theo witnesses the death of her ex-boyfriend, Parker Scully. At first, it seems that the death may be nothing more than an accident, but things simply don't add up for Theo. As evidence is gathered and details of Parker's death begin to unfold, it becomes evident that Parker's...more The latest book int he Indigo Tea Shop series is by far the best yet. Our favorite tea shop owner and amateur sleuth is embroiled in her most personal mystery yet. While catering the grand opening of the Neptune Aquarium, Theo witnesses the death of her ex-boyfriend, Parker Scully. At first, it seems that the death may be nothing more than an accident, but things simply don't add up for Theo. As evidence is gathered and details of Parker's death begin to unfold, it becomes evident that Parker's death was no accident but a brutal murder, a murder Theo herself witnessed. Theo, wrapped in guilt and grief takes on the responsibility for solving Parker's murder and finding justice for her friend and former boyfriend. A slew of possible suspects and a confusing web of business deals, missing files, and proposed partnerships make the task even more difficult. Still, Theo is bound and determined to bring Parker's killer to justice, but will she be able to do so before she or someone else she loves becomes the next victim?

In this newest book of the series, Ms. Child's has steeped her story and her characters in emotion. With this, the story is much more fulfilling and much less scattered than some of the previous books in the series. At times, the side plot of supporting sustainable seafood seems a bit preachy, but it helps to keep in mind that it is for a great cause that many do not think about enough. The only other criticism I have for this book is that there is almost no evidence presented against the actual killer until the very end of the book. I was still able to pinpoint the killer early on, but most will be left feeling as if they were blindsided by a killer that seems to have appeared from left field. I think this may partially be excused by the idea that Theodosia is so emotionally swept up in Parker's murder that she doesn't even see what is right in front of her, she doesn't see the forest for the trees so to speak. Despite this, I feel that this is still a very good work and the best in the series. Those who love the Indigo Tea Shop crew will definitely love this book.(less)

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May 28, 2012 Debbie Maskus rated it 3 of 5 stars

Laura Childs presents a mild mystery that does not contain graphic violence or sex. Sometimes, Childs uses a heavy hand in pitching charities. The recipes and description of Charleston are exquisite. I wish that Childs would publish a book of the recipes included in the Tea Shop Mysteries. In this caper, Theodosia's ex boyfriend, Parker Scully is killed. The parties and expeditions in Charleston create a worldly atmosphere. I thoroughly enjoy this simple, yet delicious sojourn in Charleston.

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May 10, 2012 Snap rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: cozy-mysteries, mystery, read-in-2012

I used to read the tea shop mysteries by Laura Childs as they were published. I really enjoyed the first books in the series -- learning about Theodosia and her crew at her tea shop: Drayton and Haley, her Aunt Libby, the descriptions of Charleston and the information on tea. I just lapped it all up. Now I'm not so much in love. I don't think the books are as well written or as interesting. The next time I read a tea shop mystery (if I do) it will be a paperback I find at Half-Price books.

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Mar 29, 2012 Danielle rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: cozy-mystery

Agony of the Leaves continues to follow Theo, the lovable owner of the Indigo tea shop in Charleston, who discovers her ex-boyfriend dead at an aquarium fund-raiser. While the book continues the series with cute characters, decorating tips, and recipe ideas, the story line did not seem as well thought out as others in the series. The novel rushes through formulaic elements of the cozy mystery genre, and the mystery itself is more unbelievable than most, and ends with the main characters making a...more

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Apr 11, 2012 Marge rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

There seems to be a trend in long running cozies lately. Turn the likeable main character into a mean spirited, angry, self-centered person. Monica Ferris did it in the last 2 Betsy Devonshire mysteries (Betsy hates everyone, employees, customers etc).

Theodosia was like that in this book. Its all about me and you will do as I say. I am running around investigating (or the current word of the day "sleuthing") and you will do all the work at the shop, at the expo, at catering events etc. I will n...more

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Jun 10, 2012 George rated it 5 of 5 stars

#13 in the tea shop mystery series set in Charleston, SC with tea shop owner Theodosia Browning. As usual, Theo is involved in solving another murder and her efforts nearly get her killed. This time the victim is a close friend and former boyfriend, so this is personal for Theo.

This has been an enjoyable series to read with a lot of information regarding tea, a good cast of supporting character along with a little humor and good mystery.

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Mar 28, 2012 Anne rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012

I skimmed this book fairly quickly. It is my least favorite of the authors 3 series. I like the characters; I enjoy tea and small businesses; I've been to Charleston and love it there; the recipes and menus for the tea shop are always great. But somehow it seems too regular. I've gotten used to books with more layers of supernatural or romance or something more than a cozy mystery. It doesn't draw enough emotion from me.

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May 30, 2012 Susan rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: poetry-tea, fiction-mystery-cozy

Love the Indigo Tea Shop mystery series. The last few books have been a great disappointment. This book appears to start the walk back to excellence. Theo still appears to be unable to build or maintain a healthy emotional relationship with any one other than her Aunt Libby, Drayton - her master tea blender, and Haley - her chef. It is a mystery. Why has Theo become such an unpleasant character. It doesn't. fit the plot and has made her a rather unpleasant heroine. Now, in "Agony of the Leaves "...more

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Mar 28, 2012 Beth rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: cozy-mystery, fiction, mystery

Another cozy teashop mystery set in Charleston, SC. Theo's ex-boyfriend dies under suspicious circumstances and so she is once again sleuthing to find out what really happened. While the books are somewhat formulaic, this 13th book in the series does not disappoint. The teashop continues to serve up delectable foods at fancy functions and Theo and her amiable crew serve up humor, friendship and a bit of excitement.

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Jan 08, 2013 Amber Berry rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: mystery

This is probably a 2 1/2 star entry. As other readers have mentioned, the formula is growing tiresome. I'm hooked on the Indigo Tea Shop and Theodosia and her pals (who are also her employees) but her personality seems different now and less compelling, plus it veers more than once from clever to silly. I guess most people are both smart and stupid depending on their strengths and experiences.
Why some story lines weren't pursued I'm not sure. Maybe some of the less pleasant characters in this s...more

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Aug 23, 2012 Carol Gibson rated it 4 of 5 stars

I enjoy Laura Child's novels. I enjoy the setting of Charleston and all the tea trivia that gets weaved in the books. Haley's recipes always leave me hungry and wanting to bake. My only complaint is that Theodosia really does not solve mysteries she stumbles around asking questions until the killer gets worried and tries to kill her. She always escapes and the killer is brought to justice.

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Sep 03, 2012 Sarah rated it 4 of 5 stars

I loved it! A very fun read, fast pace and a little suspenseful not crazy suspenseful though. I'm reading her first book now because I started with the last book, but it doesn't really matter where you start you don't have to start in order. If your like me and can't take bloody gory mysteries and you like drinking tea then the tea shop mysteries are for you!

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