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In "Thyme of Death," China Bayles, the former lawyer and owner of a local herb shop, is thrust into a murder investigation when her friend Jo dies under mysterious circumstances. Drawing on her investigative instincts and botanical knowledge, China probes the hidden tensions of Pecan Springs, Texas, a town that appears idyllic but quietly harbors danger. As she speaks with the community’s residents, she discovers that one of their most pleasant faces may conceal a deadly truth.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Susan Wittig Albert
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