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Haunted Hibiscus
Haunted Hibiscus | Laura Childs
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Tea maven Theodosia Browning brews up trouble in the latest Tea Shop Mystery from New York Times bestselling author Laura Childs. It is the week before Halloween and Theodosia Browning, proprietor of the Indigo Tea Shop, and her tea sommelier, Drayton, are ghosting through the dusk of a cool Charleston evening on their way to the old Bouchard Mansion. Known as the Gray Ghost, this dilapidated place was recently bequeathed to the Heritage Society, and tonight heralds the grand opening of their literary and historical themed haunted house. Though Timothy Neville, the patriarch of the Heritage Society, is not thrilled with the fund-raising idea, it is the perfect venue for his grandniece, Willow French, to sign copies of her new book, Carolina Crimes & Creepers. But amid a parade of characters dressed as Edgar Allan Poe, Lady Macbeth, and the Headless Horseman, Willow's body is suddenly tossed from the third-floor tower room and left to dangle at the end of a rope. Police come screaming in and Theodosia's boyfriend, Detective Pete Riley, is sent to Willow's apartment to investigate. But minutes later, he is shot and wounded by a shadowy intruder. Timothy begs Theodosia to investigate, and shaken by Riley's assault, she readily agrees. Now, she questions members of the Heritage Society and a man who claims the mansion is rightfully his, as well as Willow's book publisher and her fianc, all while hosting a Sherlock Holmes tea and catering several others. But the Gray Ghost holds many secrets, as do several other key suspects, while this murder mystery plays out on the eve of Halloween. INCLUDES DELICIOUS RECIPES AND TEA TIME TIPS!
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Leftcoastzen
Haunted Hibiscus | Laura Childs
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Hibiscus season pretty short in desert AZ.🌺Flowers remind us to be in the moment, whatever your climate, they come then they go.I left flowers on the gravesites of family this Memorial Day . It‘s good to remember them.

vivastory 🌺🌼 2y
Suet624 Great observations. 2y
batsy I love hibiscus ❤️🌺 2y
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Megabooks Very beautiful 2y
BiblioLitten Hibiscus brings back memories of my grandmother.❤️ 2y
Leftcoastzen @BiblioLitten my grandmother loved flowers too ! She grew those giant Dahlias. 2y
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CaitZ
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Theodosia & Drayton are once again present at a murder, this time at a haunted house. I didn‘t see the twist at the end coming. This series always feels like I‘m visiting with friends. My first book finished for #Scarathlon - 25 pts. Also my #BookSpin book for #BookSpinBingo, and a #Booked2021 #UnderRatedOrLesserKnown book. #Screamathon #Wickedathon @Clwojick @TheAromaofBooks @4thhouseontheleft @Cinfhen @BarbaraTheBibliophage @StayCurious

Cinfhen Yay! Lots of challenges met!!! 3y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 3y
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Leftcoastzen
Haunted Hibiscus | Laura Childs
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Not book related but here is a beautiful double hibiscus that will be cooked into oblivion by today‘s heat .

Tera66 Beautiful! 3y
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Preciouz29
Haunted Hibiscus | Laura Childs
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Normally one of my favourite cozy series, this particular book was just not my cup of tea. Theo was unusually aggressive, almost borderline rude about Tidwell. Besides Theo‘s attitude, the mystery was good; I definitely didn‘t expect the killer. Additionally, I loved the autumn/Halloween setting and the delicious food items!

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Dollycas
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Haunted Hibiscus was a very entertaining read with engaging characters

Read my full review here: https://www.escapewithdollycas.com/2021/03/03/cozy-wednesday-featuring-haunted-h...