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- Murder at an Alice in Wonderland-themed event threatens to send Theodosia Browning through the looking glass in the latest entry in this New York Times bestselling series.
- About the Author: Laura Childs is the New York Times bestselling author of the Tea Shop Mysteries, the New Orleans Scrapbooking Mysteries, and the Cackleberry Club Mysteries.
- 320 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Mystery & Detective
- Series Name: Tea Shop Mystery
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Murder at an Alice in Wonderland-themed event threatens to send Theodosia Browning through the looking glass in the latest entry in this New York Times bestselling series. Peach tea smash isn't just the signature drink at the Mad Hatter Masquerade--it's also a cocktail for murder. A black-tie fundraiser for the Opera Society is being held at a historic old grist mill. But amid crumbling walls, shadowy paths, neon Cheshire cats, and a host of masked revelers, a prominent Charleston banker is murdered. Not only does tea maven Theodosia Browning discover the body, but the newly minted widow begs her to help find her husband's killer. Theodosia is hesitant at first, but when the police seem content to question only the opera's board of directors, she launches her own shadow investigation and discovers bitter rivals, strange coincidences, and long-forgotten secrets. Between hosting a Regency Tea, a Book Lovers Tea, and a Chocolate Stroll, Theodosia narrows her suspect list. But things turn dramatic at Saturday night's Opera in the Park, where performers aren't the only ones singing arias, and a killer lurks in the wings. INCLUDES DELICIOUS RECIPES AND TEA TIME TIPS!About the Author
Laura Childs is the New York Times bestselling author of the Tea Shop Mysteries, the New Orleans Scrapbooking Mysteries, and the Cackleberry Club Mysteries. In her previous life she was CEO of her own marketing firm, authored several screenplays, and produced a reality TV show.Dimensions (Overall): 6.7 Inches (H) x 4.1 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: .35 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 320
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Mystery & Detective
Series Title: Tea Shop Mystery
Publisher: Berkley Books
Theme: Cozy, Culinary
Format: Paperback
Author: Laura Childs
Language: English
Street Date: July 1, 2025
TCIN: 1002144643
UPC: 9780593201039
Item Number (DPCI): 247-25-0938
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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2.5 out of 5 stars with 2 reviews
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1 out of 5 stars
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Michelle H - 4 days ago, Verified purchaser
Just started this even though I purchased it last year. Page cut or torn in half. Very disappointing
Left me smiling!
4 out of 5 stars
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- 1 year ago
Peach Tea Smash by Laura Childs is twenty-eighth A Tea Shop Mystery. A Tea Shop Mysteries are what got me hooked on cozy mysteries (I was browsing a bookstore when I came upon Death by Darjeeling). Peach Tea Smash is easy to read. I enjoyed catching up with Theodosia, Drayton, Hayley, Earl Gray, Detective Tidwell, and the rest of the gang. The tea shop is hopping, and Theo has several tea events planned that will require the help of Miss Dimple and Hayley’s sweet cousin. At the Mad Hatter Masquerade, Drayton and Theodosia find the coordinator’s husband dead. Theo and her sidekick, Drayton soon find themselves looking into the case. There are multiple suspects including the victim’s stepson. Unlike the earlier novels in A Tea Shop Mysteries, the whodunit is on the lighter side. I felt there needed to be breadcrumbs along the way leading to the guilty party instead of a light bulb moment. I thought the setting for the Mad Hatter Masquerade was unique and provided a great setting for the murder. There are robberies happening around town as well. I was left with a couple of unanswered questions at the end of the book. The author captures Charleston with her vivid descriptions of the buildings and streets. There are tea tips and ideas for themed teas at the end of the book along with recipes. Peach Tea Smash left me feeling as happy as a clam at high tide.