The Dabbler

 

Tea Shop Mysteries by Laura Childs, Broken Bone China, Death by Darjeeling, Plum Tea Crazy, Seeped in Evil & Ming Tea Murder    I never knew there were so many different flavors of tea! Each book introduces new (at least to me) flavors of tea, and, either in the text or as a footnote provides more detail on teas consumed by the characters. In addition, the books main tea shop serves pastries and other foods for which recipes are provided at the end of the book. The books are entertaining, educational, and, menu pleasing. The heroine of this series is Theodosia Brown, a fiery red-head who is also owner of the tea shop featured in the books. She is assisted in her sleuthing by her staff, Haley, a 20-ish cook extraordinaire; and, by Drayton, who tea maker. Together the trio work to solve a murder mystery which often draws one or all three into harm’s way.          Recipes, for scones, sandwiches, soups and other desserts served at ...