Haunted Hibiscus

In "The Tea Shop Mystery" by Laura Childs, Theodosia Browning finds herself embroiled in a chilling investigation during the week leading up to Halloween. As she attends the grand opening of a haunted house at the Bouchard Mansion, a promotional event for her friend Willow French's new book takes a dark turn when Willow is found dead, prompting Detective Pete Riley, Theodosia's boyfriend, to get involved—only to be shot in the process. Tasked by the distraught Heritage Society patriarch, Theodosia must navigate a web of suspects and secrets while managing her bustling tea shop in the shadowy atmosphere of Charleston.