Rosemary for Remembrance

Thyme Will Tell Mysteries #1

by Audrey Stallsmith

DON’T MISS THE VERY FIRST THYME WILL TELL MYSTERY! Who was the sinister hand behind Alden Culver’s murder? Regan’s life depends on an answer only thyme will tell…

Regan Culver’s beloved father has been poisoned–apparently by his own daughter’s hand. Now, following his tragic death, Regan finds herself not only without her father, but horribly and unbelievably accused of his murder. The evidence against her is she is Alden Culver’s primary heir–and the one responsible for bringing him a cup of poisoned tea on the last night of his life.

Now Regan’s only hope is to find the killer herself–a quest that will lead her from the mysteries of the past into the perils of the future. For within the gardens and herb farm her mother Rosemary once loved there lies a one that drove somebody very close to Regan to an act of desperation…and may once again lead to murder.

Genres: Mystery

305 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1998

Reviews

[Chautona Havig · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've always considered the Thyme Will Tell series to be one of the most underrated series I've ever read, and this rereading was no exception. I love the characterization, the plot, the clues that masquerade as red herrings--the works.

There's something almost Elinor Dashwood-like (picture Emma Thompson's rendition of her) in the way Regan represses herself and then the rush of emotion when relief overwhelms her.

I've always wondered why one obvious subplot is so easily missed as you read. Stallsmith did a brilliant job of including the obvious (it really would have been remiss if she hadn't) in such a way that you miss it until it's there.

Definitely looking forward to re-reading the rest of the series as well. And I think I'm going to find the other three books of hers I don't own and remedy that.

[Michele Benson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good mystery with a lot of flower and gardening references. I couldn’t decide if Regan (main character) is supposed to represent one of Lear’s daughters. There were certainly enough Shakespeare quotes to suggest that. This book has a nice ending and I will read the next one in the series.

[Challice · Rating 5 out of 5]

Like tea leaves brewing in a warm cup of water, so this book is a slow but enriching whodunit. Its not a face-pace thriller, but very Miss Marple feels. A family full of secrets. An heiress suspected of murdering her father. But who has motive?
Really enjoyed this childhood favorite. The funnest part was how much I forgot! I kept guessing until near the end and even then had severe doubts! Love that!

[Helen · Rating 3 out of 5]

A mystery- Regan Culver is arrested for the murder of her father. Will she solve the murder or be the next victim.
Audrey Stallsmith, the author, is a Pennsylvania Master gardener.

[Theresa Lange · Rating 5 out of 5]

Had me to the end!

[Judy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the first in a series of three "Thyme Will Tell" mysteries set in small-town Hayden. The book opens with the protagonist, Regan, being arrested for the murder of her father. There is a dispute over inheritance (yes, the author does acknowledge the parallels with King Lear. They are all out of print - I think I came across them when I was looking through recommendations on Amazon. This was enjoyable, with interesting characters. It didn't have a lot of depth, but it has promise, so I will probably read the other two.

[Kat · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a gardener that grows herbs and uses them I really enjoyed the plant info in this book. Also the plot kept me interested and kept me saying one more page and then I will (wash the dishes or do the laundry or...)and of course that one page became several! I now have the second book of the series and can't wait to start it next.

[Sonya · Rating 4 out of 5]

Learned a lot about herbs. Interesting addition to the setting.
Mystery kept me reading. No one character stood out as the culprit until the pieces fell completely into place, allowing the mystery to be solved.
Nice intertwining of a lot of characters, an isolated stories that culminated to complete the puzzle.

[Bridget · Rating 4 out of 5]

good mystery series with out really being a mystery series

[Sharon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Herb farm mystery

[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't "remember" this very well because I read it many years ago, but I think it was pretty good.

[Kimberlyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

as a horticulturalist, the vivid descriptions of the herb and flower gardens were inspiring

[Sonia Martinez · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyable. Light reading for when you want something you don't need to think about too deeply.. Will read the other two books, but our library doesn't have them...