Tearoom in a Tempest

Tearoom Mysteries #17

by Leslie Gould

April showers bring mystery when a stranger leaves Jan and Elaine a package containing a valuable first edition of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s Evangeline. The cousins discover that it once belonged to their late grandmother, and a cryptic note in the book uncovers a family mystery with implications in the present. The cousins take the book to Bristol Payson to learn its value, but when the torrential rains cause the Bookworm to flood, the book is stolen. The cousins set out to recover it, assisted by Elaine’s visiting daughter, Sasha, and Elaine is chagrined when Sasha begins spending time with one of their prime suspects.
Elaine and Jan visit Lancaster’s Department of Public Works to be sure their drainage system is adequate to prevent flooding. There, they find an ornate chandelier, about to be discarded, and install it at Tea for Two. But when the chandelier explodes, their investigation of its origins—and how it got to the public works building—takes them to an abandoned old mansion with a puzzling past.

Genres: Cozy Mystery

Hardcover

About the author

Leslie Gould is the #1 bestselling and Christy Award-winning author of fifty novels. She received her MFA in 2009 and has taught writing on the university level. Leslie enjoys traveling, hiking, and history. She and her husband, Peter, are the parents of four adult children and two grandbabies. Visit her at http://www.lesliegould.com/.

Reviews

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Someone leaves a rare book at the tearoom and Jan/Elaine find out it belonged to their grandmother. They take it to be examined and have to leave it overnight(that part of the story doesn’t ring true, if you have a rare treasured book you wouldn’t leave it), during the night there is a flood and the book disappears. Jan/Elaine start trying to find out who took the book and how to get it back. There is also a side story of Elaine’s daughter visiting and falling in love with a military man that Elaine doesn’t trust.

[Kay · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the seventeenth book in the series and I enjoyed it immensely. It looks like there might be a new love interest for one of the family members. The main mystery was really interesting and it is amazing what lengths the cousins go to in their sleuthing. I especially like the community in these books and how everyone comes together to help those in need.

[Debby · Rating 4 out of 5]

On a rainy, dreary day in April I chose to read a book about a rainy, dreary day in April! I didn't realize that until I started reading. Another story where we are immersed in the lives of the residents of Lancaster. The kind of community where crime is committed mainly by outsiders and the residents rally to save the day .The story moved along nicely but let me with some loose ends. I hope there is a book that focuses on the mansion and the chandelier.

[Joyce · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love these books for a relaxing distraction and plan on finishing the series! Felt this one was a little rushed in its writing, however, and the introduction of a character late in the game to solve the mystery was a bit of a let-down. Overall I enjoy how the authors weave history, tea lore, and mystery together...very cozy and I learn a little something!

[Andi Sherman]

These 2 cousins are adorable! I love diving deep into a good mystery with a side of pastries. There is mentions of attending church and praying but it’s short and sweet so I’m able to enjoy the book still.

[Cris · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's raining in Lancaster! Jan & Elaine find find a lost branch of their family. Ronald and Peggy are tied to an old book that someone leaves at the Tearoom. Jan and Elaine find that their Great-Grandmother had a sister she lost touch with and Ronald is the sister's Great-Grandson.

[Allison · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoy this series.

[Irene Marston · Rating 4 out of 5]

enjoy these mystery but am hoping they get a little more mystery

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was good and reminded me about the perils "of pre-juding" a person.

[Vickie Jameson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice story. Can be read as a stand-alone story, but probably best to start at the beginning of the series.

[Cindyanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it, even if my copy had been proofread by another person.

[Laurel · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a cute cozy mystery. It was a nice quick read. Will read more of the Tearoom Mysteries.