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The Friends of the Opera are hosting a Mad Hatter Masquerade fundraiser on the grounds of the old Pendleton Grist Mill. Theodosia Browning and her tea sommelier and friend Drayton Conneley find a body caught on the paddles and chains of the grist mill. While trying to get the body down it fell fifteen feet landing badly on the cobblestone floor. Blood was streaming down the person's face and mask. The victim was identified as the event's chairwoman, Cricket Sadler's husband Harlan. Harlan was a popular person who was loved by everyone. Why would anyone want to murder this fine man? Was it a case of mistaken identity? Their son Duke is not well-liked and more than a few people may have wanted him dead. Knowing this Cricket implores Theodosia to look into the murder. It was a big event where anyone could have committed the murder so Theodosia, "Charleston's own Nancy Drew" finds herself right in the middle of another murder mystery.
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Theodosia Browning is such a wonderful protagonist. In Peach Tea Smash she has a lot on her plate with a variety of special teas at her Indigo Tea Shop and catering several events before adding a murder investigation. With Drayton Conneley by her side, reluctantly for the amateur sleuthing, they seem to juggle it all. Theo does do some snooping on her own while Drayton, Haley, Miss Dimple, and Beth Ann keep things going at the shop. But she does talk Drayton into a couple of adventures and they can be comical, with Drayton's "long legs and all". Riley is not happy with them investigating but knows they will not stop. Same with Detective Tidwell, especially when they uncover new evidence and don't share it with him immediately. All of these characters remain fresh after 28 books and counting. It is always fun to catch up with them.
I loved the Mad Hatter Masquerade event and the grist mill setting for the murder. The "twisty walkways, jagged walls, and flaming torches all near the City Marina, filled with masked figures and strolling musicians, dancing fairies, and a dozen or more characters from Alice in Wonderland" with foods and beverages come together for a "first-class high society soiree". Ms. Childs takes her readers there and all around the beautiful city of Charleston and her Indigo Tea Shop easily with her words. She also describes how the victim was tangled up in the gears of the ancient grist mill and the scene in front of everyone. The "giant paddles, the chains, wooden levers, the dust and chaff,Ã? the clanging, people screaming, and screeching noise when the machinery ground to a halt". I could see the whole terrifying scene in my mind's eye.
The author served up a fine lot of suspects. Theodosia did her best to figure out who killed Harlan Sadler and she had some good theories. Ms. Childs peppered the story with twists, turns, and red herrings. Just when Theo thought the case was closed and she could relax, she sees something that feeds a different theory. And of course, she has to follow that lead. She had choices but made the wrong one putting herself in a dangerous situation. But that woman can think on her feet. The takedown that followed was epic and included a "bone-rattling whomp". It was exciting and humorous too. I was shaking my head. Theodosia Browning is what the kids are calling "Brat" these days. She is bold, confident, fun, honest, and a little volatile. I would love to be her friend.
Peach Tea Smash is a smash hit! A Perfect Escape! I love this series and am already excited to read Book 28, High Tea and Misdemeanors. It will be released on March 5, 2025.
Kristina
Aug 6, 2024
Left me smiling!
Peach Tea Smash by Laura Childs is twenty-eighth A Tea Shop Mystery. A Tea Shop Mysteries are what got me hooked on cozy mysteries (I was browsing a bookstore when I came upon Death by Darjeeling). Peach Tea Smash is easy to read. I enjoyed catching up with Theodosia, Drayton, Hayley, Earl Gray, Detective Tidwell, and the rest of the gang. The tea shop is hopping, and Theo has several tea events planned that will require the help of Miss Dimple and Hayley�s sweet cousin. At the Mad Hatter Masquerade, Drayton and Theodosia find the coordinator�s husband dead. Theo and her sidekick, Drayton soon find themselves looking into the case. There are multiple suspects including the victim�s stepson. Unlike the earlier novels in A Tea Shop Mysteries, the whodunit is on the lighter side. I felt there needed to be breadcrumbs along the way leading to the guilty party instead of a light bulb moment. I thought the setting for the Mad Hatter Masquerade was unique and provided a great setting for the murder. There are robberies happening around town as well. I was left with a couple of unanswered questions at the end of the book. The author captures Charleston with her vivid descriptions of the buildings and streets. There are tea tips and ideas for themed teas at the end of the book along with recipes. Peach Tea Smash left me feeling as happy as a clam at high tide.
