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Blood Orange Brewing (A Tea Shop Mystery #7)
by
Laura Childs
The new mystery in the bestselling series that's growing by leaps and bounds-and serves up "just the right blend of cozy fun and clever plotting."*
Social darling Delaine Dish is throwing a lavish Candlelight Concert to raise funds to restore a run-down Victorian home-and Theodosia Browning is more than happy to help out with tea and tasty treats from the Indigo Tea Shop....more
Social darling Delaine Dish is throwing a lavish Candlelight Concert to raise funds to restore a run-down Victorian home-and Theodosia Browning is more than happy to help out with tea and tasty treats from the Indigo Tea Shop....more
Hardcover, 304 pages
Published
April 4th 2006
by Berkley Hardcover
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Absolutely love this series. I love the tips on teas and discussion of the teas and the stories are wonderful. The end of this mystery cought me by surprise - never saw it coming, altho I had a twinge or two I disregarded because it seemed so unlikely for the train of events. Theo, as usual, is very busy and it is at an event that she is catering that Duke Wilkes is killed. Pookie, Duke's widow, asks Theo to help in finding who killed him. Detective Tidwell keeps prompting her to butt out and qu...more
"Fascinating," declared Theodosia Browning as her quizzical blue eyes roved about the hexagon-shaped room. Packed with antique medical instruments, colorful jars, and old anatomical charts, the tucked-away alcove must have been the old surgical suite back when this Victorian-style Charleston home had been a hospital almost a century and a half ago, Theodosia decided. Its builder and owner had made a fortune in early pharmaceuticals and patent drugs. Because, lord, have mercy, she told herself, t...more
This is book 7 in the tea shop mysteries series. It was cute but it was a little slow for my tastes. I don't like my cozy mysteries to drag, and this one felt that way to me. It was almost like the mystery took a back burner to the descriptions of food and tea. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
Most of the time Theo is having a hard time finding clues and by the time she thinks she knows who might have done it, well, the book is nearly finished. Then there was the matter of another body...more
Most of the time Theo is having a hard time finding clues and by the time she thinks she knows who might have done it, well, the book is nearly finished. Then there was the matter of another body...more
Feb 22, 2012
Kathy
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3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Cozy mystery lovers
Recommended to Kathy by:
Elizabeth Laumas
Shelves:
mysteries-and-thrillers
Theodosia Browning and the Indigo Tea Shop gang are enjoying a candlelight concert at the Augustus Chait House, thrown by their friend Delaine Dish in an effort to raise money for the home's restoration, when tragedy strikes. They're friend, octogenarian Duke Wilkes, is murdered, stabbed in the throat. Everyone is stunned, no one more so than Duke's widow, Pookie, who enlists Theo to help uncover Duke's killer and bring him or her to justice. Will Theo be able to keep her promise to Pookie, or w...more
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Jun 15, 2010
Karen
marked it as gave-up
I only got through 3 chapters. I think there were two problems. First, without having read the previous six books I didn't know the characters. The way they were introduced just didn't make me particularly care about them or want to know more.
Second, I have no interest in china or silverware patterns or tea towels. And I don't drink tea. A simple tea primer, as might appear in the first book, would likely be interesting to me. Wine tasting like descriptions of a dozen different varieties, howev...more
Second, I have no interest in china or silverware patterns or tea towels. And I don't drink tea. A simple tea primer, as might appear in the first book, would likely be interesting to me. Wine tasting like descriptions of a dozen different varieties, howev...more
Theodosia Browning owns the Indigo Tea Shop in Charleston, South Carolina and is doing refreshments for the Candlelight Concert to raise money to restore a Victorian home when one of the guest is murdered. The story takes us around Charleston and the low country as Theodosia and her staff Halley Parker the shops cook and Drayton Conneley the shops tea blender help solve the mystery. I enjoyed the story and plan to read more of the series. Recipes are included at the end of the book.
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The rating of 1 star isn't really fair; I didn't actually finish the book. In fact, I've only read one sentence. I was at the library looking for a new mystery. The title intrigued me and I saw that Laura Childs was listed as a "national bestselling author". It sounds promising, doesn't it?
As usual when choosing whether or not to read a book, I read the first sentence:
"Theodosia"? Oh my!
"Qui...more
As usual when choosing whether or not to read a book, I read the first sentence:
"Fascinating," declared Theodosia Browning as her quizzical blue eyes roved about the hexagon-shaped room.
"Theodosia"? Oh my!
"Qui...more
A fine cozy read about this woman who owns a tea shop in atmospheric Charleston, and snoops around to solve the murder of a friend's husband. Lots of delicious tea descriptions and scrumptious southern eats. Eventually she stumbles on an illegal import scheme of animals and birds involving the murderers.
This is pretty lightweight but just enough mystery and mayhem for me as I don't like grisly mad serial killer stories. This type of story sounds more realistic to me.
This is pretty lightweight but just enough mystery and mayhem for me as I don't like grisly mad serial killer stories. This type of story sounds more realistic to me.
Another mystery solved by Theodosia, owner of the Indigo Tea Shop in Charleston, South Carolina. Descriptions of the beautiful historic mansions made me want to visit Charleston. The desciptions of the teas made me want to branch out from my usual peppermint and try some of the described teas. The mystery kept me intrigued as I kept changing my mind about "who done it" as more clues and facts were discovered. I absolutely love the Tea Shop Mystery series. A great read for whn you just want to re...more
As you can see I'm on a roll with the Laura Childs Mysteries
Blood Orange is about a house that was recently donated to the Heritage Society and during a benefit at the house to raise money for it's restoration one of the attendees is murdered---so many people to suspect, once again Theo is right in the middle of the investigation-really big twist ending on this one.
Blood Orange is about a house that was recently donated to the Heritage Society and during a benefit at the house to raise money for it's restoration one of the attendees is murdered---so many people to suspect, once again Theo is right in the middle of the investigation-really big twist ending on this one.
Cute little mystery series form those who enjoy the traditional, albeit formulaic, murder mystery. I like these series especially because of my attachment to TEA and to Charleston (SC, of course). It also has delectable recipes for scones and other tea accouterments in the back of the book. mmmm.
This one could be nickname : Theo and Delaine excellent adventure. It's a fun romp. Houses with secret rooms, Earl Grey missing, scams and fraud abound. Parker Scully makes his move. Lots of nice tea scenes and lots of yummy recipes from Haley. A solid plot that doesn't wander.
Another good addition to the series.
Another good addition to the series.
I do really enjoy this series. Theo and her friends are always getting into the most interesting situations and most of them don't seem all that incredible! This time a long time friend and Civil War buff is killed while Theo and her group are serving tea. His wife asks Theo to "help" the police and, of course, Theo can't help but get involved.
Plenty of twists and turns in this one and with them lots of red herrings are thrown the readers way. I had a brief moment of "I wonder if either of those...more
Plenty of twists and turns in this one and with them lots of red herrings are thrown the readers way. I had a brief moment of "I wonder if either of those...more
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I'm definitely a fan. I like any cozy mystery that combines murder and tea--plus recipes and everything! It's a nerdy old lady's dream! I'd read all of these books for sure.
I'm definitely a fan. I like any cozy mystery that combines murder and tea--plus recipes and everything! It's a nerdy old lady's dream! I'd read all of these books for sure.
I'm getting slightly annoyed with Theo. She has this attitude that she's the only one who can solve the crimes, and she does things like talk to suspects and contaminate crime scenes. She deserves to get shot and beat up for taking these stupid risks. If I were Tidwell, I'd put her in jail for obstruction.
I really enjoy the Tea Shop mystery series. They are just nice light mysteries about the owner of a tea shop who always gets involved in murders. The comings and goings of the tea shop are a major part of the book and dishes from the book are also included in the book. I would highly recommend these books.
A lite mystery set in a tea shop in historic Charleston, S.C. All the books in the Tea Shop Mystery Series by Laura Childs are named after a tea. The books also include recipes. A very nice way to start a rainy day.
The writing is still strong, but the main character seemed more of a nag then someone wanting to find out what is going on. Even in fiction, the police are not required to include a civilian in their investigations!
More like three and a half stars. A good read. The real reason for the mystery comes in the last twenty or so pages which makes it a what kind of a moment. A couple of the characters have a tendency to sound the same. Overall a quick, enjoyable book.
The Indigo Tea Shop is catering a benefit for the Heritage Society when a benefactor is found dead. Theodosia and her ability to see beyond the obvious saves the day (and solves the case) in fine fashion.
Plenty of twists and turns in book number 7 with lots of red herrings thrown our way. I enjoy the cozy mysteries with tea talk as we are taken around Charleston & the low country in each book.
Like to read abpit the Ondoigp Tea Shop wikth all their various flavored teas. Theo, owner of shop solves the murder committed at the Candlelight Concert. It involved politics.
This was a lovely light read, murder mystery with lots of talk about different teas and offering tea time recipes at the end. Great for in between heavier more thought provoking reads.
Another in the Tea Shop Mystery series. When social darling Delaine Dish throws a lavish benefit for the restoration of a run-downVictorian home, Theodosia Browning donates tea and treats from her Indigo Tea Shop. But the grand unveiling of Theo's spread proves a gruesome scene when a beloved local politico falls dead with a jagged piece of metal in his neck. Anyone at the event could be the culprit, but the police have few leads -- and no suspects. Try as she might, Theodosia can't help but won...more
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A cozy, fast little mystery. Wasn't my favorite but I did leave with a renewed interest in tea so there's that....
A cozy, fast little mystery. Wasn't my favorite but I did leave with a renewed interest in tea so there's that....
Read it on the airplanes going and returning home on a recent trip. It's light and entertaining reading. I love the tea, aspects of it, Earl Grey and the setting.
I love these books! The mysteries are fun and different, the characters and setting are charming, and Childs' is an engaging writer.
This series is always a pleasant read. I love the supporting characters of Haley and Drayton. Plus, the endings have an unusual variance.
21st July 2009
I persisted with this book thinking that it would get better, it didn't! Godd for sending me to sleep.
I persisted with this book thinking that it would get better, it didn't! Godd for sending me to sleep.
The descriptions of the goings-on at the tea shop are my favorite part of this series. The mystery wasn't as strong as some of the previous books and it seemed like the solution was weak. Hopefully, this will improve in the next one in the series.
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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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