What a totally cosy little mystery, except set in Savannah instead of some quaint English village! This is #10 in Laura Childs' "Tea Shop Mystery Series"
http://www.laurachilds.com/teashop.php and Theodosia Browning (yeah, I did think the name was a bit over the top) is suddenly thrown from her steeplechaser when he shies from a jump. The problem turns out to be a dead body--the body of someone Theodosia has had words with, and also the sister of her ex-fiance. Not only is Theo thrown from her horse, but she is also thrown for a loop when the local homicide detective subtly asks for her help in looking into who might have wanted newly promoted TV anchor Abby Davis dead. There are plenty of suspects, the has-been anchor man beat out by Abby, the jilted husband...To top it off, the next day Abby's brother Jory shows up and says the family wants Theo to investigate as well. Theo runs the Indigo Tea Shop in Savannah, hence the name of the series, and apparently has a knack for solving crimes. If this book is any indicator, the series is a total romp and I will look for more when I am in the mood for something light. Plus they have yummy recipes in the back. And this has aroused a powerful urge in me to visit Savannah!.
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