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Ming Tea Murder
Written by Laura Childs
Narrated by Barbara McCulloh
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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About this audiobook
It's scones and scandal for Indigo Tea Shop owner Theodosia Browning in the latest from the New York Times bestselling author of Steeped in Evil. Normally Theodosia wouldn't attend a black tie affair for all the tea in China. But she can hardly say no to her hunky, handsome boyfriend, Max, who directs public relations for the Gibbes Museum in Charleston. Max has organized an amazing gala opening for an exhibit of a genuine eighteenth century Chinese teahouse, and the crEme de la crEme of Charleston society is invited. In the exotic garden staged in the museum's rotunda, a Chinese dragon dances to the beat of drums as it weaves through the crowd. The guests are serenaded by a Chinese violin as they sample an assortment of tempting bites. And to give them a memento of the occasion, there's even a photo booth. But Theodosia makes a grim discovery behind the booth's curtains: the body of museum donor Edgar Webster. While Theodosia prefers tea service over the service of justice, this case is difficult to ignore-especially after Max becomes a suspect. Now she must examine the life of the fallen philanthropist and find out who really wanted him to pay up. INCLUDES DELICIOUS RECIPES AND TEA TIME TIPS!
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Reviews for Ming Tea Murder
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Good mystery, even though I had the murdered pinned from the start. As always, I'm craving tea and scones now. Theodosia finds a body at a museum gala. Boyfriend Max is under suspicion and is in danger of losing his job. Other suspects are being attacked. Will Theodosia find the killer before they strike again?
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/53-3.5 stars. (Rating shown may differ depending on whether site allows half star ratings.)This is a series I've enjoyed and I'm going back and requesting titles I missed reading from my library. I wished we'd learned more about the Chinese tea house--the history of it or of tea houses in general in China, symbolism of tea or the tea house in the Chinese culture, etc. In a rare scoop for me, I guessed early on who the perpetrator was--from his/her first major appearance. (Yes, I did page to the back of the book to confirm my suspicion.) I normally don't figure out "whodunit"--so for those who are good sleuths, you may find this too simple.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5And the allegedly English salmon was probably Scottish too
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Nothing is better than a cozy mystery and the wonderful tea and food mentioned in Laura Childs's latest novel. I would love to have Theodosia's shop and her employees. The characters could be better developed, but still the story is fun with all the silly events and people. Max does not seem too upset about his loss of a job, and the police seem not involved in the murders. Laura Childs provides fashion, elegance, impressive food to sway the reader away from lack of character and setting and plot. The journey is whimsical and fun.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This an easy read cozy murder mystery story -- it doesn't tax the brain too much, but it is still interesting with several good red herrings and false starts in the solution of the mystery. There are several good candidates for the role of the murderer and the solution which comes at the end could be said to be arbitrary.The tea shop characters are good background and familiar to those of us who have read other books in the series. Actually all the characters are somewhat muted than in other episodes, for example Delaine is tame compared to her antics in other ones (maybe she is bowed by her visiting aunt who is a firecracker). Max, Theodosia's boyfriend, comes across as a wimp -- not someone a strong person like her would choose. There's no resolution of his status at the museum at the end so I'm thinking he'll take the new job in Savannah and disappear from the next episode.These stories have not quite reached the stage of being formulaic, but it's getting close.All in all it's an enjoyable story, the blood and violence is all off stage, and there's plenty of activity other than the investigation to keep you reading the book.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Attending a black-tie affair to benefit the Gibbes Museum seems like a perfect evening out for Theodosia and her boyfriend Max, even if it is a bit exotic for Theo's tastes. But the evening ends badly when Theo discovers the murdered body of one the museum's donors. To make matters worse, Max is a suspect and suspended from his PR job at the museum. Theodosia is pulled in all directions as she tries to clear Max, find the murderer, oversee the tea shop, interview people quietly, stay out of Detective Tidwell's sight, and continue her work as a community leader. There is not a dull moment in this delightful mystery. Filled with wonderful characters, tasty recipes and tea tips, and a well thought-out plot, this mystery is a great blend of everything a mystery lover - or tea drinker - wants in a novel
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A man is murdered at a function of the museum where Max works. They had just acquired a Chinese tea house, and the victim was a board member and contributor. Max loses his job, and Theodosia sets out to investigate. In the meantime, Theodosia, Haley, and Drayton are enjoying success with some themed teas at the shop. Theodosia agrees to assume the grieving widow's role as chair of an event. Tidwell is investigating the murder as well as some other related incidents, but is one step behind Theodosia, as usual. This is another fun visit to the city of Charleston. I want to try a couple of the recipes in the back of the book. I was excited to read about a new American tea plantation in the state of Mississippi in some of the back matter. Even though this is the sixteenth book in the series, it is still delightful!
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The latest of the Tea Shoppe mysteries has Theodosia trying to help her beau after he was suspended from his job following a murder of a major contributor at the museum.Theo and her staff set out to find out who was responsible. Numerous events carry the story forward keeping the reader thoroughly involved while visiting with old friends.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Author Laura Childs has brewed another strong story that is steeped in mystery. In this sixteenth instalment of the Tea Shop Mystery series, Ms. Childs started the action off early. There was no waiting around for the dead body to pop in this one! Page after page, chapter after chapter, it was a glorious blend of mystery, fun, and excitement. The action kept flowing, and the suspense went from simmering to boiling hot until reaching the climatic reveal.I really enjoyed the characters in this story. I loved the interaction between them. Theodosia was a very likeable protagonist. She’s someone I’d like to sit and chat with. Pick a day when you have time to yourself, brew a pot of your favorite tea, prepare the finger sandwiches and scones, and get ready to spend the entire day with MING TEA MURDER. Don’t close the book once the story is over. Keep reading and explore the new book previews and blurbs, the announcement of a new thriller series, excellent tea resources, wonderful Tea Time Tips, and almost a dozen delightfully tempting recipes!