“As
the first harbingers of spring reach the tearoom, so does an unexpected
package. When the cousins open it, they discover a beautiful white china teapot
with a lovely floral design. But it is what’s inside that really captures
Elaine’s and Jan’s imagination: a hand-drawn map and cryptic poem giving clues
to a hidden treasure.
The intrigue only deepens when Archie Bentham’s
friend Nigel Fox stumbles into the tearoom with a gash on his forehead and a
warning for them. Could his arrival be connected to the map and poem? Soon
other would be treasure hunters arrive, and the sleuthing cousins are
determined to not only find the treasure but also get to the bottom of the
mystery surrounding it.
Meanwhile, as Elaine and Jan piece together the
last of the clues they’ve collected about the antique sapphire ring, they
discover that its story is even more intriguing than they suspected.”
Series: Book #8 in the “Tearoom
Mysteries” series. Review of Book #1, Here!, #2
Here!, #3 Here, #4
Here, #5 Here, #6 Here, and #7 Here!
Spiritual Content- In the extra content at the end, there is a discussion about
God and a Scripture is quoted; ‘H’s are capitalized when referring to God; Mentions
of God; Mentions of prayers & blessings over food; Mentions of churches,
church going, services, & a pastor; Mentions of Easter; A few mentions of blessings
& being Blessed; A few mentions of hymns.
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: three ‘stupid’s; A bit of Eye
rolling; Pain & Blood/Bleeding (barely-above-not-detailed); Many mentions
of burglars, thieves, criminals, crimes, break-ins, stealing, a stolen item,
& arrests; Mentions of possible violence; Mentions of pain, blood/bleeding,
injuries, screams, passing out, & an assault; Mentions of the Great Depression;
A few mentions of car accidents & a death; A mention of a death; A mention
of an abusive step-father; A mention of lying;
*Note: Mentions of Jane Eyre, the
characters, & the author; A few mentions of Hollywood actors and actresses
(Marilyn Monroe, Cary Grant, Claire Windsor, & Lillian Gish); A few
mentions of car brands; A couple mentions of the Hardy boys books; A mention of
a designer name (Rolex); A mention of the Rocky theme song; A mention of horror
movies.
Sexual Content- A not-detailed kiss;
Remembering a kiss & almost kiss (barely-above-not-detailed); A few Touches
& Embraces; Mentions of an almost kiss & regretting it not happening
(Elaine); Mentions of dating, dates, & boyfriends; A couple mentions of flirting
& jealousy; A mention of mooning over someone.
-Jan Blake
-Elaine Cook, age 55
P.O.V.
switches between them
289 pages
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I personally had a really hard
time getting into this book, but the few hundred pages was interesting and kept
my attention well. It’s a cute mystery series that always makes me want a cup
of tea. :)
See y’all on Friday with a new
review!
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this
author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
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