Haunted Hibiscus

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In the week leading up to Halloween, Theodosia Browning, owner of the Indigo Tea Shop, and her tea sommelier, Drayton, head to the old Bouchard Mansion, known as the Gray Ghost. Recently donated to the Heritage Society, the mansion is hosting a literary-themed haunted house for its grand opening. Despite Timothy Neville, the Heritage Society's patriarch, being skeptical about the fundraising event, it serves as the perfect backdrop for his grandniece, Willow French, to promote her new book, *Carolina Crimes & Creepers*. However, the festive atmosphere turns grim when Willow's body is discovered hanging from the third-floor tower. The police arrive, and Theodosia's boyfriend, Detective Pete Riley, is shot while investigating Willow's apartment. Timothy implores Theodosia to look into the murder, and shaken by the attack on Riley, she agrees. As she interviews various suspects, including Heritage Society members, Willow's publisher, and her fiancé, Theodosia juggles hosting a Sherlock Holmes tea and catering other events. The Gray Ghost conceals numerous secrets, complicating the investigation as the murder mystery unfolds on Halloween's eve.