Brenda H. (booksinvt) - , reviewed on 4/18/2022 + 458 more book reviews

Steeped to Death is the debut of the Witches' Brew Mystery series set in the small town of Raven Creek and featuring Phoebe Winchester. Phoebe's Aunt Eudora has passed away and left both her Victorian home, the Lane End House and her vintage bookshop/tea store, the Earl's Study. Phoebe hasn't visited Raven Creek in quite some time, so she finds herself having to adjust to her new life including her new pet cat, Bob.

Phoebe quickly realizes that her beloved Aunt was keeping secrets, mainly that she was a witch. Eudora created specialty teas to fit all kinds of scenarios and Phoebe is determined to follow the recipes her aunt left behind and create a few of her own. Phoebe also wasn't prepared for the dead man discovered in the alley behind the bookshop, and can't help begin investigating into his identity and why he appeared to be breaking into the store.

A fast paced plot with the introduction of many characters including fellow employee Imogen, tenant and past friend Rich Lofting, who is now a private eye and many local shopkeepers. The mystery keeps you turning the pages and when another of Eudora's secrets is revealed at the conclusion, you will most certainly want to tune into the second installment in the series.

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