DEATH AT A FIREFLY TEA
LAURA CHILDS
BERKLEY HARDCOVER
MARCH 10 2026
FIVE PAWS!
A brazen killer sparks Theodosia Browning’s sense of justice in this latest installment of the New York Times bestselling series.
As fireflies dazzle like tiny glowing lanterns, tea maven Theodosia hosts an elegant evening tea on the
patio of the Tangled Rose B and B. But in this gentle darkness an intruder has made their way in and
slipped deadly drugs into the baked Alaska of Mrs. Van Courtland, one of Charleston’s local grande
dames. Shocked by this brazen act, urged on by Mrs. V’s grieving son, Theodosia begins her own
shadow investigation. Soon, she finds herself at odds with a greedy developer, the questionable
residents of Honey Badger House, a vengeful ex-daughter-in-law, ne’er do well relatives,
and a housekeeper who knows all the secrets. As Theodosia hosts a Moulin Rouge Tea and a
Queen Victoria Tea, her tea sommelier Drayton is assaulted by a masked stranger and the fiancé of
Mrs. V’s son is kidnapped. It’s only at the Starry Starry Night black tie ball that Theodosia
stumbles upon the killer and gets pulled into a dramatic life and death chase.
CHAZZ'S Review:
Once again we are pulled into Theodosia's investigations! When a rich woman is killed at one of her events,
Theo's aunt asks her to investigate and a reluctant Theo can't help but be drawn in. With the aid of her
trusty companion and employee Drayton, Theo begins questioning suspects and getting closer until the
inevitable thriller type ending! Enjoyable as always, and can be read as a stand alone for those not
familiar with the series. Spoiler alert: Theo finally rips another gown!!!! Yay!!!!! 5 paws!!!!!!!
the series. A definite five paws up!
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