Meet Lilly Tweed – former Agony Aunt, purveyor of fine teas, and accidental sleuth.
When Lilly is hired to organise and cater a local wedding, she sees it as the perfect chance to expand The Tea Emporium into events. But as the bride’s family begin dropping responsibilities one by one, Lilly unexpectedly finds herself taking on far more than she bargained for. Thankfully, a friendly café owner steps in to help with the food.
The wedding rehearsal brings nothing more alarming than spilled wine and tense family bickering. But the big day ends not in celebration… but murder. Beneath the polished smiles and picture-perfect venue, this family has been hiding a very dark secret.
Working alongside her friends – Bonnie, the detective leading the case, and Archie, the ever-curious crime reporter – Lilly sets out to uncover the truth. But with motives everywhere, clues nowhere to be found and the family suddenly closing ranks, solving the case may take more than her usual clever sleuthing.
When Lilly finally uncovers the truth they’ve been hiding, she questions if blood really is thicker than water.
A Toast to Treachery is the fourth instalment in J. New’s The Tea Leaf Mysteries series – perfect for fans of classic British whodunits, charming small-towns, and the perfect cuppa.
This work was previously published as A Bitter Bouquet by J. New.
