Introduction

It’s Lights, Action, Murder as tea maven Theodosia Browning scrambles for clues in this latest installment of the New York Times bestselling series.

When Theodosia Browning reads the tea leaves on the set of the movie, Dark Fortunes, things go from spooky to worse. Lights are dimmed, the camera rolls, and red hot sparks fly as the film’s director is murdered in a tricky electrical accident.

Or was it an accident? Though the cast and crew are stunned beyond belief, nobody admits to seeing a thing. And when Theodosia’s friend, Delaine, becomes the prime suspect, Theodosia begins her own shadow investigation. But who among this Hollywood cast and crew had murder on their mind? The screenwriter is a self-centered pot head, the leading actress is trying to wiggle out of her contract, the brand new director seems indifferent, and nobody trusts the slippery-when-dry Hollywood agent.

Between hosting a Breakfast at Tiffany’s Tea, a Poetry Tea, and trying to launch her own chocolate line, Theodosia doggedly hunts down clues and explores the seemingly haunted Brittlebank Manor where the murder took place. And just when she’s ready to pounce, a Charleston Film Board member is also murdered, throwing everything into total disarray. But this clever killer will go to any lengths to hide his misdeeds as Theodosia soon finds out when she and her tea sommelier, Drayton, get caught up in a dangerous stakeout.

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Excerpt

Josh Morro, the film’s director, pointed a finger at the fortune teller. “Fortune teller lady. I want you to pour the tea, then peer into Andrea’s cup and actually read the tea leaves. Tell her, um, that her life is in terrible danger.” ... view entire excerpt...

Discussion Questions

Discussion Questions from the author:

What was most exciting about the opening of Murder in the Tea Leaves? Did the murder mystery get off to a quick start? Did the description of the director’s murder prickle the hairs on the back of your neck?

Does the author create enough of a “sense of place” that you were able to picture the haunted Brittlebank Manor, the Indigo Tea Shop, and the 350 year-old city of Charleston? How about Theodosia’s tea shop cohorts Drayton and Haley?

Did you feel there were enough suspects to investigate? Did you think there were enough twists and turns in the plot?

What did you think of the second murder? Did you see it coming?

Did you enjoy reading about the various event teas with their menus and décor? How about the different varieties of tea that were mentioned, such as Darjeeling, Jasmine, and Dragonwell? How about the Double Chocolate Scones, Lemon Chicken, Strawberry Tea Sandwiches, Peach Puffs, and Pineapple Crisp? Since the author includes these recipes, would you try making them?

Do you think the historic city of Charleston serves as a sort of character in the story? Did you like the descriptions of the harbor, narrow lanes, and stately homes?

Did you enjoy the fact that the author combined mystery with bits of humor?

Do you think Theodosia is able to balance her busy tea shop life with her personal life as well as find time to be an amateur detective? Do you think most working women are able to achieve a good sense of balance in their lives? If not, why not?

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