About the book
Theodosia Browning serves tea and solves crimes in Charleston, a city steeped in tradition and treachery in the latest Tea Shop Mystery from New York Times bestselling author Laura Childs.
It is Sunday afternoon, and Theodosia and Drayton are catering a formal tea at a hot-air balloon rally. The view aloft is not only stunning, they are also surrounded by a dozen other colorful hot-air balloons. But as the sky turns gray and the clouds start to boil up, a strange object zooms out of nowhere. It is a drone, and it appears to be buzzing around the balloons, checking them out.
As Theodosia and Drayton watch, the drone, hovering like some angry, mechanized insect, deliberately crashes into the balloon next to them. An enormous, fiery explosion erupts, and everyone watches in horror as the balloon plummets to the earth, killing all three of its passengers.
Sirens scream, first responders arrive, and Theodosia is interviewed by the police. During the interview she learns that one of the downed occupants was Don Kingsley, the CEO of a local software company, SyncSoft. Not only do the police suspect Kingsley as the primary target, they learn that he possessed a rare Revolutionary War Union Jack flag that several people were rabidly bidding on.
Intrigued, Theodosia begins her own investigation. Was it the CEO’s soon-to-be ex-wife, who is restoring an enormous mansion at no expense? The CEO’s personal assistant, who also functioned as curator of his prized collection of Americana? Two rival antiques’ dealers known for dirty dealing? Or was the killer the fiancée of one of Theodosia’s dear friends, who turns out to be an employee—and whistle-blower—at SyncSoft?
INCLUDES DELICIOUS RECIPES AND TEA TIME TIPS!
And others are saying
I appreciate Laura Childs wonderful descriptions of the Indigo Tea Shop, Charleston, the beautiful antiques, books, Haley’s tasty dishes and the entrancing teas (I can just imagine how they would smell).
~The Avid Reader
~The Avid Reader
I loved the twists throughout the book . . . This is a well-done book! Congratulations to Theodosia on 20 mysteries solved and to the author who helped her do it! 5 stars!
~Reading Authors
~Reading Authors
The action in this story starts from the first page and continues right until the end.
~A. Holland Reads
~A. Holland Reads
Oh My Word! what a page-turner, this is one I couldn’t put down once I started it, maximum stars and then some!
~A Wytch’s Book Review Blog
~A Wytch’s Book Review Blog
BROKEN BONE CHINA melds high-quality tea and refinement with a desperate bid for a piece of history resulting in murder. A commitment to characterization and attention to detail make the twentieth Tea Shop Mystery a winner.
~Cozy Up With Kathy
~Cozy Up With Kathy
This was a wonderful book that kept me guessing from start to finish!
~A Chick Who Reads
~A Chick Who Reads
And I thought
I am amazed at how Laura Childs continues to give us page
turning cozy mysteries. I am never disappointed when I pick up one.
The Tea Shop series is fun. The characters captivate this reader and draw you into the story.
Theodosia is quite the sleuth she must be Broken Bone China is the 20th book in this series.
They each just seem to keep getting better.
I have loved everyone that I have gotten the chance to read.
I enjoy the recipes at the end.
This is a series that I enjoy a good 'ole nice hardback to add to my book shelf. (Check out the Giveaway!)
An ebook is a great option to take it anywhere and read when you have little bits of time because this is one you'll be drawn in from page one and taken on a fast ride to the end.
I am looking forward to more in this series. Laura Childs is a
favorite!
I received a complimentary copy.
My review will appear on retail sites and Good Reads.
Broken Bone China will also be spotlighted on my main
blog My Journey Back-The Journey Back.
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