Laura Childs schreibt gemütliche Krimis, die das Tempo eines Thrillers haben. Ihre Romane entführen den Leser in detailreich gestaltete Schauplätze, vom historischen Charme Charlestons über die lebendige, unheimliche Atmosphäre New Orleans' bis hin zu einer malerischen Kleinstadt im Mittleren Westen. Childs verbindet meisterhaft fesselnde Handlungen mit überzeugenden Amateurdetektiven, die auf scharfer Beobachtungsgabe statt reinem Zufall beruhen. Ihre Werke werden für ihre atmosphärische Erzählweise und ihre einzigartige Fähigkeit, das Wesen eines Ortes einzufangen, gefeiert.
Ein charmanter Kriminalroman mit Humor und nostalgischem Flair. Bei der Verlobungsfeier von Camille Cantroux kommt es zu einem Unglück: Der Bräutigam stirbt beim Einsturz des Gartenzimmers. Hobbydetektivin Theodosia Browning ist misstrauisch, da der Trauring plötzlich verschwunden ist. Enthält Rezepte und Tee-Ideen.
Theodosia Browning eröffnet einen Teeladen in Charleston, doch nach einem Mordfall bei einer Teegesellschaft steht ihr Traum auf der Kippe. Um den Ruin abzuwenden, begibt sich Theo auf die Suche nach dem Mörder.
In the latest novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Agony of the Leaves, Indigo Tea Shop owner Theodosia Browning may always be a bridesmaid, never a bride, but this groom is never going to make it to the altar… Theodosia Browning’s dear friend Delaine Dish has asked her to be a bridesmaid for her wedding. But when the big day arrives, everything seems to be going wrong. First, a massive storm is brewing over Charleston. A bad omen? Second, Delaine’s sister is late for the ceremony. And finally, the groom not only has cold feet—his whole body is cold. A murderer has crashed the wedding. As Theodosia comforts a devastated Delaine, she needs to sort out the suspects on the groom’s side from the suspects on the bride’s side. One thing soon becomes apparent—revenge won’t be the only dish served cold at this wedding. And if Theodosia doesn’t watch her step, a cold-blooded killer may have a rude reception in store for her…
Combining the first three installments of a captivating series, this volume features a mix of mystery and charm set against the backdrop of a quaint tea shop. The protagonist navigates intriguing murder cases while serving delightful brews, intertwining elements of suspense with a cozy atmosphere. Fans of cozy mysteries will appreciate the engaging characters and the rich details of tea culture that enhance the narrative. Prepare for a delightful journey filled with twists, turns, and a touch of Southern charm.
It’s scones and scandal for Indigo Tea Shop owner Theodosia Browning in this Tea Shop Mystery from New York Times bestselling author Laura Childs. Normally Theodosia wouldn’t attend a black-tie affair for all the tea in China. But she can hardly say no to her handsome boyfriend, Max, who directs public relations for the Gibbes Museum in Charleston. Max has organized an amazing gala opening for an exhibit of a genuine eighteenth-century Chinese teahouse, and the crème de la crème of Charleston society is invited. Max even rented a photo booth to give guests a memory of the occasion. But Theodosia makes a grim discovery behind the booth’s curtains: the body of museum donor Edgar Webster. When Max becomes a suspect, it’s up to Theodosia to examine the life of the fallen philanthropist and find out who really wanted him to pay up… INCLUDES DELICIOUS RECIPES AND TEA TIME TIPS!
In the latest Tea Shop mystery, Theodosia Browning hosts a luncheon for the Charleston Opera but discovers her rival, Abby Davis, dead. Complicating matters, the victim's brother is Theodosia's former love, leading to an unexpected reunion amidst a murder investigation.
At the grand opening of Charleston's Neptune Aquarium, caterer Theodosia Browning finds herself in a crisis when she discovers her former boyfriend, Parker Scully, drowned in one of the tanks.