Gunpowder Green

Theodosia Browning runs the Indigo Tea Shop in Charleston, a favorite spot for tea in the city. Her newest blend, Gunpowder Green, is about to be introduced to the public at the annual yacht race, and she is eager to see how it is received.

The launch goes sideways when an antique gun is fired to mark the end of the race. At the sound of the shot, a member of Charleston's elite collapses and dies.

Theodosia suspects the death was no accident. She sets out to prove it, even though poking into the affairs of the city's high society could turn some powerful locals against her. Time matters, and if she is slow, she risks landing in trouble with people who are already angry.

This is a cozy mystery with an amateur sleuth, a tea-shop setting and a light, punning tone. The book also includes a recipe and tea-making tips, which suits readers who like their puzzles served alongside a pot of something hot.