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    <body><![CDATA[All China hopes to do is have a successful paper making workshop at Thyme and Seasons. But while China and her friend Carole are collecting yucca  for the workshop, they stumble across a dead body. To make matters more shocking, the body is that of Colin Fowler, the latest love interest of China's b...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/64122823">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[I enjoyed reading this mystery on  a recent trip to Santa Fe. Each of Diane Wittig Albert's &quot;China Bayles&quot; mysteries revolves around a different plant or herb.  In this case, the plot involves yucca plants.  One of the things I really appreciate about this particular mystery series (unlike...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/27712618">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[China Bayles gets sucked into investigating the death of the former boyfriend of her best friend and business partner, Ruby.  Like all the China Bayles mysteries, each chapter has an introductory herbal tidbit (in this case about different species of yucca: a recipe, some information on how the plan...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4126702">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[Between the herb shop, the catering business, and a weekend paper-making class, China Bayles has her work cut out for her. And now China's half-brother is opening up old wounds, trying to investigate their father's supposedly accidental death, and her husband is taking on the case-meaning she's just bound to get involved. <p> To put the unsavory business out of her mind, she's gathering supplies for making paper. But in a patch of yucca plants, she finds a body - cause of death unknown. Many residents of Pecan Springs live seemingly simple lives that hide complex and dangerous pasts, and it appears the victim was one of them. Now, while unraveling secrets that hit close to home, China must set the record straight-and find a killer.</p>]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[This is a light and easy read, but satisfying. The author writes a series of mysteries involving a woman who owns an herb store in Texas. I've read many of them, and find them good in between books when I want something quick and light but not so simple that I feel dissatisfied and disappointed when...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/62968345">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[Between the herb shop, the catering business, and a weekend paper-making class, China Bayles has her work cut out for her. And now China's half-brother is opening up old wounds, trying to investigate their father's supposedly accidental death, and her husband is taking on the case-meaning she's just bound to get involved. <p> To put the unsavory business out of her mind, she's gathering supplies for making paper. But in a patch of yucca plants, she finds a body - cause of death unknown. Many residents of Pecan Springs live seemingly simple lives that hide complex and dangerous pasts, and it appears the victim was one of them. Now, while unraveling secrets that hit close to home, China must set the record straight-and find a killer.</p>]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[The latest in a series of smooth and easy to read mysteries. Almost a guilty pleasure, except I never feel guilty about pleasure.  I want to go to the tea and herb shop in the fictional town of Pecan Springs, which is described so well I feel it really must exist.]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[Between the herb shop, the catering business, and a weekend paper-making class, China Bayles has her work cut out for her. And now China's half-brother is opening up old wounds, trying to investigate their father's supposedly accidental death, and her husband is taking on the case-meaning she's just bound to get involved. <p> To put the unsavory business out of her mind, she's gathering supplies for making paper. But in a patch of yucca plants, she finds a body - cause of death unknown. Many residents of Pecan Springs live seemingly simple lives that hide complex and dangerous pasts, and it appears the victim was one of them. Now, while unraveling secrets that hit close to home, China must set the record straight-and find a killer.</p>]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[The 2007 entry into the China Bayles mystery series.  It contains the usual mix of herbal lore, recipes, and murder involving Texas lawyer turned herbalist China Bayles and friends.<br/><br/>Plot line includes the continuing saga of China's family which has been developing over several novels as a...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/677203">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[Between the herb shop, the catering business, and a weekend paper-making class, China Bayles has her work cut out for her. And now China's half-brother is opening up old wounds, trying to investigate their father's supposedly accidental death, and her husband is taking on the case-meaning she's just bound to get involved. <p> To put the unsavory business out of her mind, she's gathering supplies for making paper. But in a patch of yucca plants, she finds a body - cause of death unknown. Many residents of Pecan Springs live seemingly simple lives that hide complex and dangerous pasts, and it appears the victim was one of them. Now, while unraveling secrets that hit close to home, China must set the record straight-and find a killer.</p>]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[This is the second book of her's that I have read and while a little fluffy I like them as a series]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Book 15 in the China Bayles Mysteries. There is a lot going on in Pecan Springs in this addition. Ruby's ex, Colin, is found murdered by the train tracks. Word has it that he just might have  been working undercover to help bust a drug ring. While Ruby is away dealing with family issues, she asks Ch...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5187418">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Always enjoy the China Bayles mysteries, this is no different. When you have time to just escape for a fast read-this could be it.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[My sister loves this series and I always read it too.]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[Between the herb shop, the catering business, and a weekend paper-making class, China Bayles has her work cut out for her. And now China's half-brother is opening up old wounds, trying to investigate their father's supposedly accidental death, and her husband is taking on the case-meaning she's just bound to get involved. <p> To put the unsavory business out of her mind, she's gathering supplies for making paper. But in a patch of yucca plants, she finds a body - cause of death unknown. Many residents of Pecan Springs live seemingly simple lives that hide complex and dangerous pasts, and it appears the victim was one of them. Now, while unraveling secrets that hit close to home, China must set the record straight-and find a killer.</p>]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[Another awesome fun/smart read by a character I like.<br/>Not a huge mystery fan but this author roped me in.<br/>I was lucky enough that my local book store had a book from this series I hadn't read yet.<br/>So I bought it up right quick! <br/>I will defiantly re-read this book again and again ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/29948400">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Another mystery series - what can I say? This may be my favorite mystery series (Susan Wittig Albert's China Bayles series). It is the most consistent in writing and content. Other series have some books a lot better than others.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Always love Susan Wittig Albert, even try some of her recipes on occasion.  She paints such a good picture of her life in a small Texas town, and all the additional information about herbs is fascinating.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Fifteenth book in her long-running series, the characters continue to evolve, though Wittig-Albert's style seems more conversational than in the early books. She still manages to set up a good mystery.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[A very solid mystery and entertaining story.  I enjoy all of my visits with China. A teaser for the next book as China and her step brother delve into the past.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[I have been looking for this book to buy and read and I finally found it!  Of course I love all of the books in this series.  China Bayles rocks!]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[I loved the China Bayles series. It's always an enjoyable read with tidbits of herbal information of the focus plant of the series. A good series.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[i really like this author- not your ordinary mystery book. i am into herbs and she incorporates a different herb into each murder mystery.]]></body>
    
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