<b>The<i> New York Times</i> bestselling author of the Cackleberry Club<i> </i>and Scrapbooking mysteries serves up the seventh novel in <i>"</i>the perfect series for tea and mystery lovers" (<i>The Tea Caddy</i>).</b><br> <b> </b><br> When social darling Delaine Dish throws a lavish benefit for the restoration of a rundown Victorian home, Theodosia Browning donates tea and treats from her Indigo Tea Shop. But the grand unveiling of Theo's spread proves a gruesome scene when a beloved local politico falls dead with a jagged piece of metal in his neck. Anyone at the event could be the culprit, but the police have few leads--and no suspects. Try as she might, Theodosia can't help but wonder who the murderer is. But her investigation will lead her into places darker than the blackest tea... <p/> <b>Includes a delicious recipe and teatime tips </b><br><br><b>Author:</b> Laura Childs<br><b>Publisher:</b> Berkley Books<br><b>Published:</b> 03/06/2007<br><b>Pages:</b> 304<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.32lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 6.78h x 4.26w x 0.84d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780425210574<br><b>Age Range:</b> 18-UP<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br>Laura Childs is the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of the Cackleberry Club, Tea Shop, and Scrapbooking mysteries. In her past life she was a Clio Award-winning advertising writer and CEO of her own marketing firm. She lives in Plymouth, Minnesota.</p>