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The Jasmine Moon Murder (A Tea Shop Mystery #5)
by
Laura Childs
Indigo Tea Shop owner Theodosia Browning is catering a Charleston benefit, a "Ghost Crawl" through Jasmine Cemetery, when the organizer drops dead—and it looks like foul play. Theodosia stirs things up with her own investigation, and gets into hot water up to her neck.
Paperback, 272 pages
Published
August 2nd 2005
by Berkley
(first published 2004)
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Feb 03, 2012
Kathy
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Cozy mystery lovers
Recommended to Kathy by:
Elizabeth Laumas
Shelves:
mysteries-and-thrillers
During a ghost walk at the Jasmine Cemetery, Theodosia and the crew of the Indigo Tea Shop are serving up tea and treats to spectators when tragedy occurs. The uncle of Theo's boyfriend stumbles into the show, collapsing, and dying in her arms. Knowing Theo's sleuthing skills, her boyfriend, Jory, asks her to look into the murder and try to find the person responsible for his uncle's death. Little do they know the dangers Theo and others will face during the course of the investigation.
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Murder gets a little closer and more personal for Theodosia. Jory's uncle Jasper Davis is killed at a ghostwalk through the cemeteries right in front of her eyes. She is fond of Jory's uncle and extremely upset when he dies. Detective Tidwell comes to the Indigo Teashop to tell her he was killed by a fatal injection and for her to stay clear and NOT do any nosing around. But then Jory asks her to help find who killed Uncle Jasper. So, she feels she must help. Delaine Dish runs her mouth and tell...more
It is another delicious addition the the tea shop mysteries. The characters are as adorable as ever and as always never read when hungry or thrusting cause it is torturing yourself.
Although I have to admit and this might be somewhat of a spoiler, this is the fourth book that I have read that my prevailing theory to figuring out the whodunit has worked again. Okay, so take all of the new characters that are introduced and the one person who Theodosia does not suspect at all, is the killer!! Which...more
Although I have to admit and this might be somewhat of a spoiler, this is the fourth book that I have read that my prevailing theory to figuring out the whodunit has worked again. Okay, so take all of the new characters that are introduced and the one person who Theodosia does not suspect at all, is the killer!! Which...more
Theo finds herself on the trail of a clever murderer in this case that is very personal. Trying not to get killed investigating the murder of her boyfriend's uncle, Theo stumbles across a web of intrigues. Childs uses in this one her background as a PR person to add a nice finish that ties all the plotlines together. Much better than the last one, the plot is solid and the tea shop gang is in high form. Haley's cooking makes your mouth water and Drayton's tea menu just makes you want to go and b...more
I forgot all about this one until I just put it into the 'library bag' (also forgot to update my library account and now have fines on this one). Theodosia is wonderful, her friends are loyal and the setting is terrific. I am grateful for Laura Childs and her constant output of mysteries that make me laugh and inspire me to cook new things around here. I may someday explore the world of tea beyond those that come from Tetley but in the meantime it's fun to imagine.
The Indigo Tea Shop is catering a society event in Charleston, South Carolina. The event is a "Ghost Crawl" through the grounds of the Jasmine Cemetery. The organizer of the event, Dr. Jasper Davis, is murdered during the event. Theodosia, the owner of the Indigo Tea Shop, once again used her sleuthing abilities to solve the mystery. The recipes at the end of the book are very much appreciated. A light read for when you just need to disappear with a book.
Laura Childs is great for consistently good cozies! Whether your in the mood to spend the afternoon in Charleston or New Orleans, you can't really go wrong with any of her titles. Fun and intelligent female sleuths and their friends never disappoint. Both sleuths have frustrating love lives, but it doesn't distract or detract... you just want them to get a good guy some day!
I enjoyed this book very much. I felt as confused as Theodosia was until the last three chapters. I was thinking the murderer was someone else until they turned up dead also. This book was the fifth in the series which I have really enjoyed reading. I look forward to reading the rest of the books in the series.
3 1/2 Stars
Ok. I fell hook, line, and sinker for this one!! TOTALLY believe it was someone else. I was totally surprised when the real killer was revealed (AND why! WHEW!)
This one was really good ~ the ending was also much better than the last one. The characters were even better in this one. More rounded and believable.
And once again, I so wish I could drink tea. So many varieties ~ they all sound so lovely!!!
Oct 13, 2007
Sherri
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Tea Lover's/Mystery Lovers
I thought this book was the best in the series. Theodosia Browning is the main character (a modern day Nancy Drew type) in this series. It usually revolves around happens in Charleston or the immediate area. Theodosia owns a tea shop named Indigo Tea Shop. Drayton Conneley is a master tea blender. Haley is their baker and cook-she makes alot of mouthwatering recipes that are listed in the book. Her boyfriend is Jory Davis. During the Ghost Crawl that Theodosia agreed to host Jory's Uncle Jasper...more
I enjoy the Tea Shop mysteries. I don't drink tea, I don't understand about half the descriptions of the tea, but the mysteries are fun and I enjoy Theo, Haley and Drayton - the are fun characters.
This time around Theo gets involved in the murder of her current beau's uncle. She must find out if it has something to do with the local theatre, the historical society or the business that Uncle Jasper worked for - which leaves her with a wide cast of potential suspects.
There is a cool scene with a f...more
This time around Theo gets involved in the murder of her current beau's uncle. She must find out if it has something to do with the local theatre, the historical society or the business that Uncle Jasper worked for - which leaves her with a wide cast of potential suspects.
There is a cool scene with a f...more
Jun 07, 2012
Haley Montgomery
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My first book by this author and I loved how the tea details were woven through it. A good cottage mystery read.
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Laura Childs is a pseudonym for Gerry Schmitt and she is the best-selling author of the Tea Shop Mysteries, the Scrapbook Mysteries, and the Cackleberry Club Mysteries.
Laura Childs is the New York Times bestselling author of the Tea Shop Mysteries, Scrapbook Mysteries, and Cackleberry Club Mysteries. In her previous life she was CEO/Creative Director of her own marketing firm and authored several...more
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Laura Childs is the New York Times bestselling author of the Tea Shop Mysteries, Scrapbook Mysteries, and Cackleberry Club Mysteries. In her previous life she was CEO/Creative Director of her own marketing firm and authored several...more
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