Introduction

“Humor, plenty of action, and a tantalizing array of teas and recipes.”-- Publishers Weekly

“Childs puts sizzle in all her bestselling mysteries.”--St. Paul Pioneer Press

“Charmingly rendered main characters, loving descriptions of Charleston.”--Kirkus Reviews

As tea shop owner Theodosia is viewing Charleston Harbor’s Gaslights and Galleons Parade from the widow’s walk of a nearby mansion, a local banker tumbles over the narrow railing and plunges to his death. But this tragic accident turns sinister when Theodosia discovers that the victim was actually shot with a crossbow. From New York Times bestselling author Laura Childs, Plum Tea Crazy delivers a gripping, realistic murder, a raft of quirky suspects, and a good dose of humor and tea tips. With pacing that moves like a thriller, it’s one of the reasons Book Riot named the Tea Shop Mysteries to their list of “25 of the All Time Best Cozy Mystery Series.”

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Excerpt

“Someone’s fallen!” a woman screamed.
Theodosia spun quickly and peered over the edge of the roof. Off to her right, twirling head over tea kettle, a man hurtled down the sloped, slate roof of Timothy’s house as if he were zipping down a child’s slide. ... view entire excerpt...

Discussion Questions

Did the author create a “sense of place” in her descriptions of the terrifying fall from the widow’s walk, the Indigo Tea Shop, and of Charleston?

What is the starting point of the book – the one action that gets the story rolling?

Laura Childs’ Tea Shop Mysteries are classic “cozies,” written in the spirit of Agatha Christie. Why do you think so many women prefer this kinder, gentler type of mystery?

How do you think tea – drinking it and brewing it – plays a role in this book?

Why do you suppose many women want to be entrepreneurs like Theodosia? And why do many women prefer to own a smaller, more manageable business?

Novels are much like three-act plays. There is an opening act, a middle
act, and a concluding act. Where do you think these “break points” occur?

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