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Steeped in Evil (A Tea Shop Mystery)
by Laura Childs

Published: 2014-03-04
Hardcover : 320 pages
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In the newest mystery from the New York Times bestselling author of Sweet Tea Revenge, Indigo Tea Shop owner Theodosia Browning is about to learn the true meaning of terroir?

Theodosia Browning has never considered herself a wine connoisseur?tea has always been her forte. But that ...
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Introduction

In the newest mystery from the New York Times bestselling author of Sweet Tea Revenge, Indigo Tea Shop owner Theodosia Browning is about to learn the true meaning of terroir?

Theodosia Browning has never considered herself a wine connoisseur?tea has always been her forte. But that doesn’t mean she’s going to pass up an invitation to a fancy wine-tasting party at the upscale Knighthall Winery, just outside of Charleston, South Carolina.

But a sweet evening takes on a bitter aftertaste when a dead body is discovered in one of the wine barrels. The son of proprietor Jordan Knight has been murdered.

Dissatisfied with the police investigation, Knight turns to Theo for help. She’s heard through the grapevine that there are both family and business problems at Knighthall. They say in vino veritas, but everyone at the winery seems to be lying through their teeth. Sorting through the guest list as well as family and staff, Theo has her pick of suspects. It may look like the killer has her over a barrel, but cracking tough cases is vintage Theodosia Browning.

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Jordan Knight scrambled for the wine barrel in a last ditch effort to avert total disaster. Unfortunately, the laws of physics had been set into motion and he was too late. The barrel rolled over in slow motion like a sinking ocean liner making a final, dying gasp. ... view entire excerpt...

Discussion Questions

What did you find unusual about the opening chapter?



Did the author create enough of a “sense of place” that you can picture the traumatic events at Knighthall Winery in your mind? In contrast, how about the Indigo Tea Shop? Is it cozy enough to shake off the chill of the murder?



Do you think Theodosia is able to balance her business while making time for Max, Earl Grey, her friends, and the rest of her real life? Do you think most small business owners or working women are able to find a good balance?



Would you rather do a wine tasting or a tea tasting?

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  "Steeped in Evil"by Georgia F. (see profile) 12/03/15

Don't waste your time reading this pointless story of a tea shop operator investigating a winery murder.

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