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Theodosia Browning has always poured tea, never tasted wine—until an invitation to Knighthall Winery’s upscale wine‑tasting party in Charleston turns into a deadly puzzle. When the winery’s heir, Jordan Knight’s son, is found slain inside a barrel, the police offer little progress. Knight, frustrated, enlists Theo, who prides herself as a sharp-witted sleuth, to crack the case.
At Knighthall, family dynamics, business rivalries, and whispered truths collide. With suspicion hovering over every guest, staff, and relative, Theodosia must sift through lies as thin as dessert wine to solve the murder before the truth sloshes out of sight.
Case closed? Not so fast—this charming mystery blends a love of tea with the mystique of wine, featuring a beloved detective who turns even the steepest cases into her signature brew.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Laura Childs
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