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Death by Darjeeling
Named #1 Paperback Bestseller by the Independent Mystery
Bookseller’s Association
Named “2001 New Discovery Winner” by the Literary Guild’s
Mystery Book Club
“A delightful book!”
—Tea—a Magazine
“Murder suits her (Laura Childs) to a Tea.”
—St. Paul Pioneer Press
“Gives the reader a sense of traveling through the streets and environs of the beautiful, historic city of Charleston.”
—Lakeshore Weekly News,
Wayzata, MN
“We are treated to a behind-the-scenes look at running a tea shop, as well as solid tea information.”
“Any fan of Agatha Christie would enjoy this as well.”
—Tea Time Worldwide
online newsletter
“Tea lovers in particular will enjoy the arcane world of tea. But these details merely add depth and flavor to the story, never distracting from the likable characters or the nicely crafted plot.”
“If you devoured Nancy Drew and Trixie Belden, this new Tea Shop series is right up your alley.”
—The Gazette,
Goose Creek, SC
Gunpowder Green
Named an “Editor’s Select Choice” by the Literary Guild’s
Mystery Book Club
“A charming mystery . . . as brisk and refreshing as any brew!
—Romantic Times Magazine
“Brilliantly weaving suspense and tea knowledge, this is a true gem.”
—In the Library Reviews
“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
“Keeps the reader guessing until the last pages!”
—The TeaTime Gazette
“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
“A delightful cozy that will warm readers the way a good cup of tea does.”
“There is real gunpowder in the air . . . not just in the name of the tea.”
—Deadly Pleasures
“A delightful mystery from beginning to climactic end.”
“Joins the growing trend of cozies that give food depictions and recipes a close second billing to the mysteries.”
“Lovers of tea and mystery will once more be enchanted by life at the Indigo Tea Shop.”
—
The Ladies’ Tea Guild
Shades of Earl Grey
Chosen a Monthly Alternate by the Literary Guild’s
Mystery Book Club
#2 on the Bestseller List of the Independent Mystery
Bookseller’s Association
Featured by
Tearoomsonline.com
“A heart-stopping opening scene.”
—St. Paul Pioneer Press
“The great attraction of Laura Childs’ tea mysteries is their coziness, but they go beyond that: they’re like comfort food with a criminal element.”
—Tea—a Magazine
“A delightful mystery full of all the things cozy fans look for.”
—The Mystery Reader
“Makes me yearn to visit Charleston.”
—Deadly Pleasures
“Abounds with quaint details about tea, antiques, and clothing.”
—
Romantic Times Book Club
“A galaxy of well developed characters.”
—The Drood Review of Mystery
“Brew a nice pot of Earl Grey . . . and settle in for another adventure.”
—The TeaTime Gazette
“The Indigo Tea Shop mysteries are a tasty travelogue of gorgeous Charleston.”
“
Shades of Earl Grey
is another winner!”
—
Ladies’ Tea Guild
“The cast of Ms. Childs’ tea shop mysteries have become old friends . . . hopefully they’ll continue to “brew trouble.”
—
Ladies Tea Guild
“Everything about this series continues to evolve and entrance!”
—In the Library Reviews
The English Breakfast Murder
#1 on Independent Mystery Bookseller’s Paperback
Bestseller List
“Readers will be charmed and beguiled by this delicious mystery.”
—Midwest Book Review
“A fantastic read from beginning to end.”
—In the Library Reviews
“A stubborn murder to untangle and a cadre of dramatic personalities.”
—The TeaTime Gazette
“Amid the mouth watering recipes and gentility of a tea shop in Old Charleston is a true whodunit that will keep readers guessing until the end. Sparkling wit and a well-crafted plot highlight this refreshingly clever read.”
—Romantic Times Magazine
“Brimming with malice, murder, and tea dyeing hints.”
“Laura Childs’s writing is clean, imaginative, and descriptive. Plots hold your interest . . . the characters are people you want to know.”
—Central Oregonian