Gunpowder Green - (Tea Shop Mystery) by Laura Childs (Paperback)

About the Book

Charleston's Indigo Tea Shop has just come out with its latest flavor: Gunpowder Green. Theodosia Browning can't wait to hear its praises after it's unveiled at the annual yacht race. When a member of Charleston's elite falls dead after the antique gun is shot to end the race, Theo has a hunch it was no accident and will go out of her way to prove it. Includes a recipe and tea-making tips.

Book Synopsis

Tea shop owner Theodosia Browning knows that something's brewing in the high society of Charleston--something other than her newest tea...

The Indigo Tea Shop, Charleston's favorite spot of tea, has just come out with its latest flavor: Gunpowder Green. Theodosia Browning cannot wait to hear its praises as it is unveiled at the annual yacht race. But when she hears the crack of an antique gun meant to end the race, a member of Charleston's elite falls dead. Theodosia has a hunch that his demise was no accident--and will go out of her way to prove it. But if she doesn't act fast, Theo will find herself in hot water with some boiling-mad Charlestonians--and more than a little gun-chai...

• Includes a delicious recipe and tea-making tips!

Review Quotes

"This mystery series could single-handedly propel the tea shop business in this country to the status of wine bars and bustling coffee houses."--Buon Gusto, Minneapolis, MN

"Engages the audience from the start...Laura Childs provides the right combination between tidbits on tea and an amateur sleuth cozy that will send readers seeking a cup of Death By Darjeeling, the series previous novel."--Midwest Book Review

About the Author

Laura Childs is the New York Times bestselling author of the Cackleberry Club, Tea Shop, and Scrapbooking mysteries. In her previous life she was CEO of her own marketing firm, authored several screenplays, and produced a reality TV show. She is married to Dr. Bob, a professor of Chinese art history, enjoys travel, and has two Shar-Peis.