Manual Shades of Earl Grey (Tea Shop Mysteries)

Theodosia if forced to work with the local police detective whom doesn't like her involvement in the investigationnot that it stop Theo from her own detective work.. View all 3 comments. Nov 26, Writerlibrarian rated it liked it Shelves: This is the tale of one cat burglar who found Theo on its tail.

An horrible accident leaves a groom to be dead and an engagement ring missing, Theo happens to be on the premises and makes it her quest to find the culprit after a rash of burglery happens all around the Tea shop. Well paced, with interesting characters who are given more layers as books go by. The plot is mysterious enough and you might find the culprit before the name is revealed but it won't mess up with your enjoyment of the no This is the tale of one cat burglar who found Theo on its tail.

The plot is mysterious enough and you might find the culprit before the name is revealed but it won't mess up with your enjoyment of the novel.

Apr 01, Katie rated it liked it. I love how Laura Childs can write about something that should be mundane i. That said, there wasn't as much about tea and the tea shop in this installment. However, the mystery was solid. It kept me guessing until the very end, which I always love in a whodunnit story. Oct 12, M. White rated it really liked it. Oct 01, Reba rated it liked it. I can't help it. I love these silly, cozy mysteries. Sometimes I just need Brain Candy and this does it for me. Aug 06, Sensitivemuse rated it liked it.

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This book still retains their likable and quaint characters, and still ends up a light enjoyable read. My guess as to who the culprit was going to be was spot on. That being said though, what I really enjoyed about this book was the author got the reader to second guess their This book still retains their likable and quaint characters, and still ends up a light enjoyable read. That being said though, what I really enjoyed about this book was the author got the reader to second guess their deductions. There were moments where I was second guessing myself because of the way the breadcrumbs were trailing.

That was the best part of the book and the most enjoyable. I liked the little twists and turns being made to finally come to the ending and revealing of the cat burglar. Although the characters and the mystery aspect of the book was enjoyable. The plot itself was a little lackluster and not very interesting to begin with.

I wanted the plot to be a little more interesting and more engaging to read. The first two were much better. Worth a read through for cozy mystery fans. Nov 05, Sandy rated it liked it Shelves: Theodosia is at an engagement party that ends in tragedy. But it is not just tragedy but also burglary. The antique wedding ring that was meant to be used has gone missing. Then the Historical Society, displaying a valuable neckless looses power during a members only viewing and the neckless is gone.

Theo goes through a lot of suspects but as in a couple other recent books - the character responsible is hardly mentioned. Hence I gave it a 3 and not a 4. I do like the characters although the love Theodosia is at an engagement party that ends in tragedy. I do like the characters although the love interest is a bit uninvolved - barely making an appearance. I will read on as I do like to learn about the various teas in the shop. I would like to go to a tea shop to experience different teas just like the one in this story. I will read on in the series and would recommend this series.

This is book 3 in the Tea Shop Mystery series. I love these books.

Easy to read - good mystery - very well written, so that the reader can "see" the setting, "know" the characters and "feel" the suspense. Makes me want to go to Charleston and roam the streets and shops.

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For now though, i will just brew a pot of tea and curl up with another of this author's books. Jun 16, Judine Brey rated it really liked it Shelves: I feel like this book would have resonated with me better if I hadn't taken a big break in the middle. That may have caused me to miss the foreshadowing foreshadowing, foreshadowing because the killer came as a "Huh? However, with each novel I fall more in love with these characters. I have come to the conclusion that I need a Drayton in my life.

Feb 17, Suzanne Mundy rated it liked it. The story focuses around a cat burglar who steals antiques.

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The unsuspecting thief is a surprise to the reader. Theodosia Browning and her dog, Earl Grey, save the day. I like the series and am willing to read more. Charleston thriller Exciting mystery set in charming Charleston historic district. Readers experience all the flavors of this city while joining vivid characters in a quest to solve a local crime! May 11, Lisa Duggan rated it liked it. These are very enjoyable mysteries - not too demanding as books go. For a non-tea person the tea information contained might be a little overwhelming but most of it can be skipped as it is not essential to the mystery.

I consider this one of the best of the cozy mystery series and this particular one is great. I've loved them all and can't wait to get them all. Definitely worth purchasing for your own personal library. I love the stories on Charleston and all the tidbits on tea. Laura Childs writes in the manner of taking the reader on a trip through the streets of Charleston. You can smell the tea brewing!

Childs continues with the Tea Shop books. I can't wait to read the next book in the series. A Tea Shop Mystery: Shades of Earl Grey Bk. Shades of Earl Grey by Laura Childs. The exquisite wedding ring—a family heirloom from the crown of Marie Antoinette—is mysteriously missing. Theodosia suspects that trouble is brewing. But when she goes to the authorities, they treat her like she's been reading tea leaves—and that's the surest way to put Theodosia's kettle on the boil. While Charleston's society at the engagement soiree of the season await the couple's arrival, the groom meets with a freak accident and his family heirloom ring--made from the crown of Marie Antoinette--is missing.

Indigo Tea Shop owner Theodosia Browning is finally invited to a social event that she doesn't have to cater-but there's more than champagne bubbling. Theo is mingling with the cream of Charleston society at the engagement soiree of the season. But as they eagerly await the dazzling young couple's arrival-the groom meets with a freak accident. The exquisite wedding ring-a family heirloom from the crown of Marie Antoinette-is mysteriously missing.

But when she goes to the authorities, they treat her like she's been reading tea leaves-and that's the surest way to put Theodosia's kettle on the boil. Additional Details Series Volume Number.

Shades of Earl Grey (Tea Shop Mysteries, book 3) by Laura Childs

Death by Darjeeling Bk. The English Breakfast Murder Bk. Order Now An antique wedding ring mysteriously disappears from the hand of a dying bridegroom. Then a priceless sapphire necklace is plucked from its display at the Heritage Society. Could there be a very dangerous breed of cat burglar prowling the cobblestone pathways of Charleston's historic district? With the Heritage Society under fire and their extravaganza Treasures Show fast approaching, Theodosia is called upon to match wits with a very slippery opponent. But as the tea steeps and the gumbo simmers, a strange mass is spotted floating off-shore.

Donning mask and swim fins, Theodosia paddles out to investigate, only to discover a dead body bobbing in the waves. The hapless victim turns out to be Harper Fisk, a prominent Charleston art dealer and passionate collector of Civil War antiquities. Rumors of sunken treasure and gold bullion have abounded, yet nothing has ever been found near Halliehurst Beach. But now Theodosia begins to wonder--did Harper Fisk finally stumble upon something?



And was he killed because of it? Under a full moon, amateur actors attired in Civil War-era costumes re-enact historic scenes with a flourish of pageantry and pomp. But as stage lights flicker and dim, and actors appear and disappear among ghostly gravestones, something goes terribly wrong. Jasper Davis, Jory Davis's uncle, clutches his chest in pain and collapses.

Even though the paramedics arrive moments later, Theodosia soon learns that their heroic efforts were in vain. For nothing could have revived Jury's uncle from a mysterious and toxic does of Fentanyl! Order Now Spoleto Festival ushers in a two week explosion of music, art, theater, and dance for Charleston. Order Now Candles flicker and shadows dance on the wall of an historic old house as guests at the Candlelight Concert sip sweet blood orange tea.

But when one poor guest suddenly collapses and real blood beings to spurt, tea and trouble are brewing for Theodosia and company.

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Order Now It's springtime in Charleston, and just about every species of South Carolina flora and fauna is in bloom during the annual Spring Plantation Ramble. While tea shop owner Theodosia Browning serves Dragonwell sweet tea, guests mingle, enjoy flower shows, and bid at a rare plant auction. Festivities come to a screeching halt, however, when commodities broker Mark Congdon is high bidder for a rare monkey-face orchid, then promptly drops dead.

It looks like a simple heart attack, but Theodosia suspects otherwise and looks for answers in the nearby Nightshade Garden.