Mourning Gloria (Hardcover) by Susan Wittig Albert

from Marlyn

The 19th installment of the China Bayles mystery series, opens with China getting ready for the new farmer's market across the street from her herb shop Thyme and Seasons in the fictional town of Pecan Springs, Texas. No, that's not quite accurate. The book opens with a prologue, detailing the da...

from mchwest

I am an avid gardener and I love this series. I have every book and sometimes get behind but remember the love of reading when I get into one of SWA's books! Plus the fact she obviously hates cilantro is another check on her side for me. I can just imagine just finding her as an author not read a...

from tututhefirst

I love the China Bayles Mysteries, with their delightful explanations of various plants, herb, seeds, etc. This newest one continues to live up to expectations. In Mourning Gloria, China, a retired attorney who now runs a natural herbal garden and tea shop, whilst mothering an orphaned niece, is ...

from hjjugovic

An excellent entry in an excellent series! China delves into the darker side of herbs. McQuaid and Bryan are off stage for this story, a smart choice with so many developed characters at this point and a busy and above-average plot. I love the time I spend in Pecan Springs though these books and ...

from NewsieQ

China Bayles comes upon a mobile home fire, hears a woman inside call for help, but is unable to save her. What a horrible way to die! It turns out the fire was arson, and its unidentified victim tied up and unable to help herself. As a fire witness, China becomes a news source for an up-and-comi...