In Cold Chamomile: A Tea and a Read Mystery

(Hardback)

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Just in time for the holidays, In Cold Chamomile is sure to be a cupid's arrow aimed straight for your bookshelf. Tea party organizer Callie Aspen learns that Cupid's arrows can be deadly when a Valentine's Day soiree ends in murder. Callie Aspen can't think of a more appropriate place to spend Valentine's Day than her adopted hometown of Heart's Harbor, Maine. When she's not helping out at Book Tea, her great-aunt Iphy's vintage tearoom, Callie's adorning Haywood Hall with hearts and roses for the big Valentine's event, where townspeople will fall in love with sweet treats, heartwarming music, and delightful books. But tension is brewing- The librarian argues with the expert who is on hand to appraise precious volumes. And Iphy is shocked to recognize the baritone who's slated to sing at the event as an old acquaintance-one she'd hoped she'd never meet again. And then, when a dead body is discovered, the stirring spoon of suspicion points at the many people who had reasons to want the victim dead.

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Praise for In Cold Chamomile:
"Pleasing characters and romantic interludes."
Kirkus Reviews

"Smoothly written...The unexpected ending will leave the reader eagerly waiting to see what happens next to Callie."
Publishers Weekly

"Will appeal to fans of Lorna Barrett and Jenn McKinlay."
Booklist

Another fun novel set in Hearts Harbor, Maine. The characters are interesting and well-written and the stories easy to read.
Red Carpet Crash

The mystery has a charming tone, delightful humor, and endearing characters that make In Cold Chamomile the perfect cozy.
San Francisco Book Review

Author Bio

Having spent many afternoons as a teen on the Nile with Poirot or confronting sinister spinsters in sleepy English towns with Miss Marple, it was only natural Joy Avon would start writing mysteries of her own. Besides writing, Joy enjoys hiking, collecting stationery and trying new desserts, especially if chocolate is involved. This is her third Tea and a Read mystery.