Death in a Budapest Butterfly by Julia Buckley
Summary: Hana Keller and her family run Maggie's Tea House, an establishment heavily influenced by the family's Hungarian descent and specializing in a European-style traditional tea service. But truthfully, one of the shop's largest draws is Hana's eccentric grandmother, who's known for her remarkable ability to read the future in the leaves at the bottom of their customers' cups. Lately, however, her readings have become alarmingly ominous...
Hana is also an avid teacup collector and especially takes pride in the Anna Weatherley butterfly cup she recently procured. But the exquisite piece of porcelain soon becomes the center of a murder investigation, when it's suspected of delivering poison to one of the guests at their most recent event. Hanna's determined to find the true killer, exonerate her family, their business, and in the process, reclaim her beautiful Budapest Butterfly.
Hana is also an avid teacup collector and especially takes pride in the Anna Weatherley butterfly cup she recently procured. But the exquisite piece of porcelain soon becomes the center of a murder investigation, when it's suspected of delivering poison to one of the guests at their most recent event. Hanna's determined to find the true killer, exonerate her family, their business, and in the process, reclaim her beautiful Budapest Butterfly.
Angie’s comments: A fun cozy mystery that takes in the U.S. but with a lot of Hungarian flavor. This is slightly darker than other cozy mysteries, and the ending fit the atmosphere of the novel. I learned a lot about Hungary, especially about folklore, and there is small elements of romance and paranormal.
Recommended for readers who want an enjoyable cozy mystery that is more serious than most cozies.
Recommended for readers who want an enjoyable cozy mystery that is more serious than most cozies.
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