Death by Darjeeling Quotes

“Of course, I’ll talk to him,” she said with outward bravado, when what she really felt inside was Oh, dear.”
― Laura Childs, Death by Darjeeling

“BUNDLED IN A wool sweater, sipping a cup of tea, Theodosia sat on the wide wooden porch, enjoying the warmth of the early-morning sun.”
― Laura Childs, Death by Darjeeling

“famous Japanese adage that is both edifying and rippingly depictive,” said Drayton. “Carp eyes coming, fish eyes going . . .” “Soon will be the wind in the pines,”
― Laura Childs, Death by Darjeeling

“Burt Tidwell paused in the middle of Theodosia’s small shop and looked around. His prominent eyes took in the more than one hundred glass jars of tea, the maple cabinet that held a formidable collection of antique teapots, the silk-screened pastel T-shirts Theodosia had designed herself with a whimsical drawing of a teacup, a curlicue of rising steam, and the words Tea Shirt. “Sweet,” he murmured as he eased himself into a chair. “We have Assam and Sencha,” Drayton announced, curiously formal. “Assam, please,” said Tidwell. His eyes shone bright on Theodosia. “If we could talk alone?”
― Laura Childs, Death by Darjeeling

“Back home again, Theodosia had fixed herself a cup of chamomile tea, ideal for jangled nerves or those times when sleep proves elusive. Then she sat down in front of her computer for a quick bit of Internet research.”
― Laura Childs, Death by Darjeeling

“Six tasters were gathered around one of the large tables, listening eagerly as Drayton Conneley, professional tea blender and one of only ten master tea tasters in the United States, delivered a lively lesson in tea connoiseurship.”
― Laura Childs, Death by Darjeeling

“Just awful,” said Theodosia.
Drayton faced Theodosia with sad eyes. “I agree. A gentleman should never resort to name-calling.”
“I meant the condos,” Theodosia replied.”
― Laura Childs, Death by Darjeeling