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Death in a Budapest Butterfly

(Hungarian Tea House Mystery #1)

Julia Buckley (Goodreads Author)

4.10 · Rating details · 580 ratings · 144 reviews

Hana Keller serves up European-style cakes and teas in her family-owned tea house, but when a customer keels over from a poisoned cuppa, Hana and her tea-leaf reading grandmother will have to help catch a killer in the first Hungarian Tea House Mystery from Julia Buckley.

Hana Keller and her family run Maggie's Tea House, an establishment heavily influenced by the family's ...more

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Jun 14, 2019 Diana | Book of Secrets rated it really liked it

Shelves: mystery, mystery-cozy

Vasorrú Bába!

Hungarian folklore, European high tea, and just a touch of the paranormal come together to make DEATH IN A BUDAPEST BUTTERFLY a delightful start to a new cozy mystery series!

Three generations of the Horvath/Keller family run Maggie’s Tea House in suburban Chicago. Hana, her mother Maggie, and grandmother Juliana are shaken when a guest is poisoned to death at one of their events. With a murderer on the loose and their business in danger, Hana is willing to help Detective Erik Wolf w ...more

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Jul 07, 2019 WhiskeyintheJar rated it liked it

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2.5 stars

I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Hana works at her family's Hungarian tea house and loves her job. When the Magyar Women, a group of older Hungarian women, rent out the space for an afternoon tea, she expects it to be gossip, “when you going to meet a nice boy” talk, and friendship sharing, she does not expect murder.
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Jun 13, 2019 Annie rated it really liked it

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This is my first book by Julia Buckley and I have to say, I’m pleasantly surprised. I picked up this book because I had no idea what a Budapest Butterfly was and was curious. But it turns out, there’s quite a lot of interesting things about this book.

First off, this is a first in a new series and it has a real focus on the Hungarian culture. I’m always a big fan of series that do this. Not only do you get something interesting to read, but you can also learn about different cultures as well ...more

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Aug 10, 2019 LORI (Dollycas) CASWELL rated it really liked it

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Welcome to Maggie’s Tea House where Hana, her mother Maggie, and grandmother Juliana, serve cakes and tea focused on the family’s Hungarian heritage. A real treat is that Juliana can read tea leaves and predict the future. The ladies have a vast tea service collection for their customers and Hana has a private collection too. She just added a beautiful butterfly cup, one that she has put on display at their latest event.

With the event well underway Maggie notices her cup is no Dollycas’s Thoughts

Welcome to Maggie’s Tea House where Hana, her mother Maggie, and grandmother Juliana, serve cakes and tea focused on the family’s Hungarian heritage. A real treat is that Juliana can read tea leaves and predict the future. The ladies have a vast tea service collection for their customers and Hana has a private collection too. She just added a beautiful butterfly cup, one that she has put on display at their latest event.

With the event well underway Maggie notices her cup is not where she left, but on a table being used by a woman, she doesn’t recognize. Her grandmother is busy reading leaves and Hana overhears some ominous predictions. She looks back to see the woman who was using her cup hurrying off to the bathroom. After a few minutes, Hana heads that way to find the woman dead.

Detective Erik Wolf arrives on the scene, the butterfly cup is bagged as evidence and he and his partner start getting everyone’s information. When he does start questioning witnesses he asks for Hana, Maggie, and Juliana’s help because they are familiar with the woman and the Hungarian language. With their business labeled as a crime scene, they agree but that doesn’t stop them from doing some snooping on their own.

This series is off to a fine start!

Hana Keller is 26 years old and still single much to her mother and grandmother’s dismay. She lives with her cats Anthony & Cleopatra and she has a passion for promoting her family’s Hungarian culture. Her mother Maggie is the force behind the tea house, but her grandmother is also very involved. I really enjoyed getting to know them, but feel we have just scratched the surface of who they are. There is a thread that purposed that Hana may have a gift similar to her grandmother that seems to have skipped her mother’s generation. I am interested to see how this is featured in future stories.

We are also meet several women/suspects from the neighborhood, the hunky Detective Wolf and his partner. Detective Benton. We are also introduced to pastry chef Francois, Hana’s brother Domo, and her dad too. It is a large cast but the author takes time to make each unique and has left plenty of room for growth. There are some sparks between Hana and Detective Wolf but it is very early in the series and hard to classify as a relationship YET, but we know where they are headed. 🙂

The mystery was filled with intrigue. I did like that Hana and Detective Wolf stayed in constant communication and she passed on everything she uncovered. I was also pleased that the family was not automatically pegged as suspects and were treated with respect whenever they needed to answer questions. There were twists and turns too and clues were released in unique ways. The author’s detailed writing style played well for this type of plot.

The Hungarian theme and language continued throughout the story. I had known a little about the culture and was happy to learn more. When Detective Wolf was around it was necessary for words to be translated and as a reader, not familiar with the language that was appreciated. I love that recipes are included in the back of the book. To learn that Grandma Juliana is partly based on the author’s grandmother brought me even more joy about this book. What a wonderful to pay tribute to someone important in her life.

I found Death in a Budapest Butterfly to be delightfully entertaining. I want to get to know these characters better and visit the tea room again soon. ...more

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May 03, 2019 Betty rated it it was amazing

Shelves: arc, crafts, cats, e-books, paranormal

The first book in the Hungarian Tea Shop mysteries is fun read where it explains family life in a Hungarian family. Hana Keller works alongside with her Mother and Grandmother in the family business, Maggie Tea House. The story is a cozy mystery with a twist of paranormal as the woman in the family have inherited the gift of sight. It is refreshing to read a book will the police are willing to work with the protagonist.
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Dec 08, 2020 Chatting About rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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Jul 19, 2019 Minx rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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Being the kind of reader who is attracted to a book by its cover, it is no wonder I was eager to read this book. I just find the cover to be adorable! Death in a Budapest Butterfly is the first book in the A Hungarian Tea House Mystery series and what a delightful cozy mystery this turned out to be. I loved the inclusion of Hungarian culture and folklore which permeated everything in this story. At the start I was introduced to Hana, her mother and grandmother, who are all co-owners of Maggie’s Being the kind of reader who is attracted to a book by its cover, it is no wonder I was eager to read this book. I just find the cover to be adorable! Death in a Budapest Butterfly is the first book in the A Hungarian Tea House Mystery series and what a delightful cozy mystery this turned out to be. I loved the inclusion of Hungarian culture and folklore which permeated everything in this story. At the start I was introduced to Hana, her mother and grandmother, who are all co-owners of Maggie’s Tea House. They were getting ready for a high tea event for the Magyar Women group, which was a group of ladies who were all of Hungarian decent, like a club. It was during this event that a murder most foul was committed and Hana and her family were quickly drawn into an investigation that would open their eyes to danger and mystery as well as bring a family secret out into the open.

I was so excited that the murder happened at the start because the police were immediately brought in and the action began. I especially loved the chapter titles during the interrogation portions because the title named who was being interviewed, it was clever. Each chapter was a different accounting from eye-witnesses and I felt like I was a part of the mystery itself rather than a bystander. Since the murder happened up front, it is not till later in the book that I really got to know Hana and her family and I came to really like them! There was also a burgeoning romance taking place but I wish there had been more of a romantic buildup because as it was, I was not drawn to the romance. Additionally, there was a slight paranormal element introduced in this book and I think it is going to have a larger focus as the series continues. Overall, Death in a Budapest Butterfly was a wonderful cozy mystery that will appeal to mystery lovers and tea aficionado’s everywhere!

This review is based on a complimentary book I received from Berkley Prime Crime. It is an honest and voluntary review. The complimentary receipt of it in no way affected my review or rating. ...more

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Aug 13, 2019 Sue Em rated it it was amazing

I loved this book! Certainly I have enjoyed other books by Julia Buckley, but in this one I was immediately drawn into the story and in love with the characters. Hana, her mother and grandmother run a teashop specializing in European high tea when there is a death there during a tea for a Hungarian Ladies group. Charmingly written and immersed in Hungarian culture. There's even a touch of the paranormal as Hana realizes she has a touch of extreme intuitiveness like her grandmother. Highly recomm ...more

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Jul 26, 2019 Kristina rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2019, netgalley, 2019-netgalley-challenge, cozy-mysteries

Death in a Budapest Butterfly is the first novel in A Hungarian Tea House Mystery series written by Julia Buckley (A Writer’s Apprentice Mystery series). Hana Keller is twenty-six years old and of Hungarian descent. Hungarian food and the culture are a big part of the family’s lives. We get a comprehensive account of the various Hungarian dishes prepared. It was interesting to learn more about the Hungarian culture, cuisine, traditions and folklore. I wish, though, that the Hungarian words had c Death in a Budapest Butterfly is the first novel in A Hungarian Tea House Mystery series written by Julia Buckley (A Writer’s Apprentice Mystery series). Hana Keller is twenty-six years old and of Hungarian descent. Hungarian food and the culture are a big part of the family’s lives. We get a comprehensive account of the various Hungarian dishes prepared. It was interesting to learn more about the Hungarian culture, cuisine, traditions and folklore. I wish, though, that the Hungarian words had come with a pronunciation guide (next to each word). Hana works with her mother (Maggie Keller) and her grandmother (Juliana Horvath) to run Maggie’s Tea House which features high tea and delicious pastries made by Francois, a French culinary student. I enjoyed hearing about Hana’s teacup collection. The mystery starts off with a bang early in the book. Since many of the suspects are Hungarian, Detective Wolf asks them to be present while he conducts interviews to help with translations. This allows readers to be introduced to various characters plus we find out what they knew about the victim. Hana stays involved in the case as she uncovers information and relays it to Det. Wolf. While I was able to pinpoint the who, I did not know the why. Clues are revealed as Hana talks to various people in the community. I appreciated that we are given all the details of the murder for a complete wrap-up. There were instant sparks between the single Hana and the fetching detective. Hana’s grandmother is happy to give them nudge or two since she would like to see Hana wed. Erik Wolf needs more fleshing out because I thought he was one-dimensional (lacks life). There is a hint that Hana and her grandmother have special psychic abilities. I hope this will feature more prominently in future books. Julia Buckley is a detail oriented writer. She needs to find a balance between not enough and too much which would greatly help the flow and pacing of the book (in my opinion). My favorite phrase was when Detective Wolf said to Hana, “You’ve got the bug, haven’t you? Solving puzzles exhilarates you.” I can certainly understand the feeling. There are recipes at the end for Chicken Paprikash, dumplings and stuffed cabbage. Death in a Budapest Butterfly has Hungarian charm, dainty teacups, a poisoned patsy, a canny killer, a dashing detective, and a neophyte sleuth. 3.5 out of 5 stars ...more

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Jun 17, 2019 Carol rated it it was amazing

Shelves: first-to-read, z2019-cruisin-thru-the-cozies, z2019-purrfect-reading-challenge, z2019-animal-reading-challenge, z2019-mystery-thriller

A Budapest Butterfly china teacup is a thing of
beauty but can it be turned into a weapon of death??
Hana Keller sets up a special display for the Anna
Weatherley butterfly teacup in Maggie’s Tea House
for a function hosting a group of Hungarian women.
Somehow the teacup is removed from the display. A
Hungarian saying is written inside the cup, poison
added then the cup is served to one of the attendees
by a non employee of the Tea House. After drinking
from the cup, she dies. Who removed the cup, a ...more

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Sep 14, 2019 Desiree rated it did not like it · review of another edition

Got a third of the way through and could not finish it.

I've tried to like the "cozy mystery" type books, and hoped this would be better than previous ones I'd tried. The blurb and preview seemed promising, and the Hungarian elements appealing, but I was sorely disappointed once again. Banter between characters feels forced. Characters in their late twenties/early thirties think and behave like naive white high schoolers.

I specify white here in particular because holy smokes, the main character, ...more

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Mar 03, 2020 Eden rated it liked it

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2020 bk 75. A cute mystery with 'gifted' women in a family of Hungarian Americans. I forget how close in time the Hungarian emigration was (1950's -1980's) and this book reminded me of the fairly recent immigration patterns of eastern Europe. The mystery involves the death of the most recent immigrant in the tight knit community and the discovery that she was poisoned while drinking tea at the main character's tea house, after Hana's grandmother predicts dark things for her. I found it to be a t ...more

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Feb 26, 2020 Dawn Michelle rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: books-read-in-2020, audiobook-hoopla, recommended-by-friends, already-own, cozy-mystery-read

This was a very pleasant surprise. I didn't really know what it was about, only that my friend had to read it for a cozy group she is in [that I got turfed out of] and she asked me to read it with her [and then she powered it out before me LOL] and it was already on my list so I figured why not and there was an audiobook so away I went.
This was absolutely delightful [minus the weird romance writing - I am not a romance fan, but I have read romance and this was cringe-worthy. I was tempted multi ...more

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Jun 23, 2020 Linda rated it really liked it

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Loved it!

I really enjoyed this one. I liked Hana and the rest of the characters. Hard to pick out a murderer in a roomful of little old Hungarian women. I don’t know much about Hungarian culture and it was fun learning about it. There could have been a little more translating on some of the Hungarian phrases. Can’t wait to see what happens next. Another good pick by #readforkimberly

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Jun 11, 2019 Book rated it really liked it

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Three generations of Hungarian women own and manage Maggie’s Tea House, specializing in the European high tea. Grandmother Juliana is known for her ability to read the future in a person’s tea leaves. The tea house is named from Hana Keller’s mother, Maggie. The three women are getting ready for a special event for the Magyar Women.

During the high tea, Ana Novak’s tea is poisoned. Detective Erik Wolf comes to investigate and through the course of inquiry learns that Hana and Juliana both have s ...more

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Aug 14, 2019 Jeanie rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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What a great start to a new series! There are several things I like about it, including excellent writing, strong, gentle female characters, and a challenging mystery. It is the first one I can recall reading for a long time that I was in denial about who the real killer might be, even after the confession, because the person just didn't seem like a cold-blooded killer! I also enjoyed learning about the interesting ideals and backgrounds of those who immigrated from Hungary.

Hana's mother Maggie What a great start to a new series! There are several things I like about it, including excellent writing, strong, gentle female characters, and a challenging mystery. It is the first one I can recall reading for a long time that I was in denial about who the real killer might be, even after the confession, because the person just didn't seem like a cold-blooded killer! I also enjoyed learning about the interesting ideals and backgrounds of those who immigrated from Hungary.

Hana's mother Maggie had been brought to America from Hungary when she was a child by her parents, Juliana and Joseph. Her maternal grandmother, Natalia, came with them also. Maggie and Juliana opened Maggie's Tea House almost 30 years ago, and it is very well-known in Riverwood, just outside of Chicago. Hana joined the family tradition of working at the tea house. She is learning about another family tradition of the women of the family who have intuition or even the ability to "see" where there is something to be concerned about in the future.

Her grandmother gives tea readings at some of the teas, and the monthly Magyar Women group sees the tradition upheld. One difference this time is that Hana's new treasure, the Budapest Butterfly, a costly collectible teacup with a butterfly handle is the central decoration at the tea reading table. It disappeared from the table during the time the ladies were eating their special sandwiches, then reappeared at the table of Ava Novak, a first-time visitor with the group who was sitting alone at a table. She was drinking from it, too!

Juliana had a warning for one of the ladies at the tea reading, that something bad is coming to one of her friends or family members. This is not a typical reading; they are often more for fun than anything serious. Hana went to Ava's table; Ava seemed to be heading to the restroom a short time earlier with an unhappy tummy and had not returned. Someone had written inside her treasured Butterfly in a wax pencil; when her mother and grandmother translated the terrible words, she went to find Ava. She was too late, as Ava was dead just outside the restroom.

This mystery is mind-boggling, as who could suspect any of the ladies present who were in their sixties and seventies? It will definitely require a few twists and turns to come up with more than one suspect for the murder of this lady who has only been in the US for a few short years! Hana decides to help the lead detective, Erik Wolf, as she finds information and understands Hungarians much better than he - and her analytical mind simply doesn't let her questions go without answers.

I highly recommend this novel to fans of the author and of well-written cozy mysteries, have an interest in Hungarian foods and ideals, and the possibility of romance.

From a thankful heart: I received a copy of this novel; a review was not required. ...more

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Jul 24, 2019 The Cozy Review rated it really liked it

Series: A Hungarian Tea House Mystery - Book 1
Author: Julia Buckley
Genre: Cozy Mystery/Coffee/Tea Shop/Paranormal
Publisher: Berkley
Page Count: 304

Publishing Date: July 30, 2019

The first cozy book Death in a Budapest Butterfly in a new series “A Hungarian Tea House Mystery “from author Julia Buckley hits stores on July 30, 2019, published by Berkley.

This new series has stout, gifted women, tasty food, exotic teas, a delightful teacup collection, and a look at Hungarian culture. There are p ...more

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Dec 01, 2020 Ferne rated it really liked it · review of another edition

As I mentioned in my review of "Death of a Wandering Wolf" it's unusual for me to read a series out of order when I am aware of the series order before adding the novel on GoodReads but my 'stash' of tbr novels has dwindled away as books have been my company for bedtime reading more than ever this year. For the multiple reasons listed in review of the 2nd novel of the series it was most enjoyable to meet the debut of the characters, setting, etc.

A true compliment to the series is that I'd love t ...more

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Jun 12, 2020 Christine rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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This is the first book in the Hungarian Tea House series. Hana along with her mother and grandmother run Maggie's Tea House. When a death occurs during one of their events using Hana's valuable butterfly tea cup, the police ask them for their help since they know the Hungarian culture. I absolutely loved this book. I loved the connection that Hana has with both her mother and grandmother. I really connected with Hana and her family. I loved mystery. I liked the interview process and how everythi ...more

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Aug 03, 2019 Karen rated it really liked it

Ever since I went with my husband on a river cruise on the Danube, which included Budapest, I have been drawn to all books that have something to do with Hungary. Hungarian authors such as Sandor Marai, Magda Szabo and Miklos Banffy have been wonderful to read. So as soon as I this title, I knew I had to pre-order it.

I really enjoyed all the Hungarian culture included in this book.

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Dec 28, 2019 Carla Eacret rated it it was amazing

Thoroughly enjoyed this elegant little book! Loved the characters, the setting and the lovely bits of information about Hungarian lore and customs.

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Jun 27, 2019 K.A. Davis rated it it was amazing

DEATH IN A BUDAPEST BUTTERFLY, the first in the new Hungarian Tea House Mystery series by Julia Buckley, is a delightful introduction to the author’s Hungarian culture. It’s packed full of mystery, folklore, and three generations of strong women who run Maggie’s Tea House. The protagonist, Hana Keller, along with her mother, Maggie, and grandmother, Juliana, are known for serving European High Tea and specialty events with a Hungarian flair. Ms. Buckley did an outstanding job capturing the essen ...more

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Oct 20, 2020 Stella Noelle rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Sheer perfection.

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Feb 11, 2020 Joy rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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I really enjoyed this cozy and look forward to following the series. The cultural details and the mix of fairy tale/legend with the mystery make it a very engaging read.

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Aug 25, 2019 OpenBookSociety.com rated it it was amazing

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Death in a Budapest Butterfly
A Hungarian Tea House Mystery #1
By Julia Buckley
ISBN 9781984804822
juliabuckley.com
Brought to you by OBS Reviewer Jeanie

Synopsis:

Hanna Keller runs her family’s Tea House, serving up scrumptious snacks and tantalizing teas but when a customer keels over from a poisoned cuppa, Hanna and her tea-leaf reading grandma will have to catch a killer in the first of the new cozy mystery series from Julia Buckley.

Hanna Keller and her famil ...more

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Aug 02, 2019 Karen rated it it was amazing

This is a truly delightful first in a new series.
This is a fresh and unique take on a "tea shop" cozy mystery.
It is great to have a female protagonist who is strong and not starting over again after a messy break-up, divorce or job loss.
I really enjoyed the characters of Hana and her family. The Hungarian folk tales and customs that were mentioned in the mystery were interesting and ones I would like to read more about. The Hungarian food that was discussed made my mouth water and wish I had som ...more

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Feb 17, 2020 Kim Galla rated it really liked it

Recommends it for: Cozy readers

Shelves: 2020-backlist

I love when a cozy author brings in an international culture. Being second generaion Hungarian, it made me feel a little sad that I don't know how to make more of the food. This was a good cozy with different approaches than other ones. ...more

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Aug 01, 2019 Melanie rated it it was amazing

Shelves: courtesy-of-netgalley, cozy-mysteries, mystery

What draws you to read a cozy mystery series? Cozies are unique: murders aside, they are set in places you'd like to visit, with characters who are basically good people (murderous impulses notwithstanding) who often fall in love. Murders are generally solved without significant damage to the community. The focus can be food, cats, libraries, knitting, or other creative endeavors (as in Julia Buckley's Writers' Apprentice series). The reader can relax, read, and enjoy a respite amongst the lovel What draws you to read a cozy mystery series? Cozies are unique: murders aside, they are set in places you'd like to visit, with characters who are basically good people (murderous impulses notwithstanding) who often fall in love. Murders are generally solved without significant damage to the community. The focus can be food, cats, libraries, knitting, or other creative endeavors (as in Julia Buckley's Writers' Apprentice series). The reader can relax, read, and enjoy a respite amongst the lovely (if occasionally lethal) elements.

This new series takes to to a small town in Illinois, home to a thriving community of expatriate Hungarians. Three generations of women run Maggie's Tea House, where fancy teas and traditional Hungarian delicacies are served on lovely china. Hana, Maggie's daughter and Juliana's granddaughter, collects Hungarian porcelains and tea services, which she uses to create the establishment's signature decor. When we meet Hana, she is gathering butterfly decorations to complement her newest teacup, the Budapest Butterfly, for a tea to be hosted by the Maygar Women of St. Stephen's parish. She has coaxed her grandmother to do tea-leaf readings by offering to use the teacup in her centerpiece. Hungarian foods and desserts perfume the air as the women set up and serve.

The event seems to go well. Although it seems odd to Hana when Mrs. Kalas, president of the group, rudely snubs quiet Ava Novak, the other women happily nibble, mingle, and queue up to have their tea leaves read. They are all familiar with the symbolism Juliana calls forth from the leaves - animals, acorns, supernatural creatures - and they are accustomed to readings that are both vague and positive -- so they are all shocked when Mrs. Kalas receives a dire warning from her cup.

As for Hana, she was distracted already when she notices that the precious teacup disappeared from her grandmother's table, and reappeared on Ana's. She sees Ana sip from the cup moments before she falls ill and dies. Juliana's dismay when Detective Wolf arrives is tied to Hungarian folklore depicting wolves as predatory and trustworthy.

By the time the mystery is solved, the reader will be immersed in Hungarian legend and folklore, will learn backstories from a stalwart group of expatriates, and witness a budding romance. Old-country superstitions mingle with modern sensibilities in the beautifully-detailed, immersive book.

To this reader, all of the elements of a wonderful new series are in these pages, and I can hardly wait for its sequel. Five stars!

Thanks to NetGalley for providing the ARC.

(By the way, the Budapest Butterfly is quite real, the work of artist Anna Weatherley. If you look at her work online, prepare to be enchanted and very, very tempted.) ...more

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Jan 01, 2020 Dallass rated it really liked it

Shelves: whodunit, detective, better-than-expected, family-relationships, murder-on-the-side, series, cosy-mystery

I borrowed this book out from my library (OverDrive), and after almost 3 weeks of procrastination - and reading a lot of other things - I thought I’d better read it before my loan period expired. I’m so glad I did. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was a lot different from most of the cozy mysteries I come across, especially those centred around America and American characters, in that it was very dependent on the culture of the characters. The fairy stories told to Hana by her grandparents had ...more

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Julia Buckley is a Chicago-area writer. She has written three mystery series with Berkley Prime Crime, including the best-selling Writer's Apprentice Series, which Mystery Scene calls "engaging, enjoyable, and surprising," while Kirkus dubs it "pleasantly old-fashioned." The Library Journal called Buckley "a writer to watch."

Buckley is a member of Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America, and ...more