Dollycas's Thoughts
It's a beautiful day for a wedding. Theodosia Browning and her tea sommelier, Drayton Conneley have been asked to cater Bettina and Jamie's nuptials at the Foxtail Flower Farm. They hear a loud crash when they are setting up for the elegant affair. They soon discover the greenhouse where the dinner was to be served has collapsed on top of the bridegroom and the maid of honor. Thanks to Theodosia and Drayton's heroic efforts the groom survives but the maid of honor succumbs to her injuries. Theodosia has no doubt the tragic event was no accident, it was murder and she is going to do everything she can to prove it.
I loved how this story started â âthe killer in the camo shirt, black tactical pants, and blade sunglasses crept ever so carefully between rows of orange chrysanthemums and Chinese silver grassâ. I was tuned in and totally engaged.
I love catching up with Theodosia, Drayton, Haley, and Miss Dimple. Riley too, but sometimes he tics me off. ð Delaine was the bride's aunt so she seemed to be everywhere. Her âhysteria and theatricsâ started to annoy Drayton â âShe's driving me berserkâ and that was before the greenhouse tumbled to the ground. I love how Ms. Childs' characters come alive with her words. The dialogues always ring true and the relationships are genuine. Theodosia and Drayton make a fantastic team both at her Indigo Tea Shop and when they are sleuthing out a murderer. Theodosia is always gung-ho but sometimes Drayton needs to be convinced to take part in her escapades. He does try to talk her out of things when he believes she is going too far or putting them in unnecessary danger, but capitulation usually follows. Their banter is priceless.
What an awful way to die and Theodosia was immediately on the scene. As she was helping remove the victims from the rubble she was looking for clues and observing everything and everyone. When Riley arrives she has a great theory but it took some persuasion to get him to follow the lead. He knows she has good instincts and she is right more than she is wrong. Yes, he tics me off sometimes, but he does come through in the clutch. And boy, that was a good thing this time. What an ending! A little abrupt but there is no denying it was powerful.
Be sure to check out the recipes and tea time tips. I want to try them all.
High Tea and Misdemeanors is another excellent addition to this long-running series. At 29 books, these characters have stood the test of time and continue to entertain readers every day. I am so excited for the next book in the series, Murder at a Firefly Tea. I haven't seen a release date for it yet but I know it will be worth the wait!
It's a beautiful day for a wedding. Theodosia Browning and her tea sommelier, Drayton Conneley have been asked to cater Bettina and Jamie's nuptials at the Foxtail Flower Farm. They hear a loud crash when they are setting up for the elegant affair. They soon discover the greenhouse where the dinner was to be served has collapsed on top of the bridegroom and the maid of honor. Thanks to Theodosia and Drayton's heroic efforts the groom survives but the maid of honor succumbs to her injuries. Theodosia has no doubt the tragic event was no accident, it was murder and she is going to do everything she can to prove it.
I loved how this story started â âthe killer in the camo shirt, black tactical pants, and blade sunglasses crept ever so carefully between rows of orange chrysanthemums and Chinese silver grassâ. I was tuned in and totally engaged.
I love catching up with Theodosia, Drayton, Haley, and Miss Dimple. Riley too, but sometimes he tics me off. ð Delaine was the bride's aunt so she seemed to be everywhere. Her âhysteria and theatricsâ started to annoy Drayton â âShe's driving me berserkâ and that was before the greenhouse tumbled to the ground. I love how Ms. Childs' characters come alive with her words. The dialogues always ring true and the relationships are genuine. Theodosia and Drayton make a fantastic team both at her Indigo Tea Shop and when they are sleuthing out a murderer. Theodosia is always gung-ho but sometimes Drayton needs to be convinced to take part in her escapades. He does try to talk her out of things when he believes she is going too far or putting them in unnecessary danger, but capitulation usually follows. Their banter is priceless.
What an awful way to die and Theodosia was immediately on the scene. As she was helping remove the victims from the rubble she was looking for clues and observing everything and everyone. When Riley arrives she has a great theory but it took some persuasion to get him to follow the lead. He knows she has good instincts and she is right more than she is wrong. Yes, he tics me off sometimes, but he does come through in the clutch. And boy, that was a good thing this time. What an ending! A little abrupt but there is no denying it was powerful.
Be sure to check out the recipes and tea time tips. I want to try them all.
High Tea and Misdemeanors is another excellent addition to this long-running series. At 29 books, these characters have stood the test of time and continue to entertain readers every day. I am so excited for the next book in the series, Murder at a Firefly Tea. I haven't seen a release date for it yet but I know it will be worth the wait!
