Death by Darjeeling
About Death by Darjeeling
FIRST IN THE TEA SHOP MYSTERY SERIES! When a man is poisoned by tea, Charleston shop owner Theodosia Browning must prove her innocence and track down the real killer...before someone else takes their last sip.
Meet Theodosia Browning, owner of Charleston's beloved Indigo Tea Shop. Patrons love her blend of delicious tea tastings and Southern hospitality. And Theo enjoys the full-bodied flavor of a town steeped in history—and mystery.
It's tea for two hundred or so at the annual historical homes garden party. Theodosia, as event caterer, is busy serving steaming teas and blackberry scones while guests sing her praises. But the sweet smell of success turns to suspense when an esteemed guest is found dead—his hand clutching an empty teacup.
What readers say
A guest dies at a Charleston garden tea party, and Theodosia sets out to clear her shop's name. Readers enjoy the gracious Charleston setting, the tea lore and the charming shop staff. Critics find the mystery light, the descriptions long and the investigation a little far-fetched. Fans say it is a pleasant introduction to a comforting series.
Best for: Readers who want a gentle, tea-scented Southern mystery.
Summary of public reader reviews, updated October 2026.