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Ever since she moved to Raven Creek, Washington, Phoebe Winchester knew she would have to grow accustomed to having a lot on her plate. She's beginning to make the Victorian manor she inherited from her dear and adventurous Aunt Eudora feel more like home, successfully running the bookstore and tea shop, The Earl's Study, and learning to harness her recently discovered magical powers. But when she discovers a dead body at an estate sale - even Phoebe wonders if this is simply too much. Rumors of Phoebe's involvement force her to take action; she needs to find the killer and clear her own name, once again. She enlists Rich Lofting, the handsome private detective and her childhood friend, in her investigation, all while she sorts out her unresolved feelings for him. Is there something more sinister lurking in the shadows of this small tight-knit town? And does Phoebe really want to find out? With a dash of magic, a pinch of sleuthing skills, and a spoonful of friendly assistance, Phoebe needs to uncover the killer to keep Raven Creek safe once again. But if she doesn't - will she find herself in even more hot water?
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Booklist Review
Phoebe Winchester inherited the Earl's Study, a small-town bookstore-tea shop in Raven Creek, Washington, along with a mansion, from her Aunt Eudora. As she runs the shop, with its selection of magical teas, she must also come to terms with learning she is a witch, her special gift allowing her to stop time to be able to control the outcome of events. When she attends an auction to buy books for her shop, Phoebe, with help from her cat, Bob, finds the body of the woman running the auction. Phoebe is soon a suspect in Madeline's murder, so she works to clear herself with help from childhood friend PI Rich Lofting. As she does internet research and interviews suspects, it becomes clear she is rattling the killer as she is threatened and then attacked. This charming, magical cozy is framed by details of books, food, and teas and will appeal to cat lovers and fans of Amanda Flower's Magical Bookshop, Esme Addison's Enchanted Bay, and Cleo Coyle's Haunted Bookshop mysteries.
Library Journal Review
Phoebe Winchester loves her new life in Raven Creek, WA. When her Aunt Eudora died, Phoebe inherited her house; the Earl's Study, a bookstore/tea shop; deeds to half the businesses on Main Street; and her aunt's orange tabby, Bob. Phoebe is eager to add stock to the bookstore, so she sets out to an estate sale and auction in a neighboring town, only to discover that she has a stowaway, Bob. She keeps him in the car while she meets the estate sale coordinator, Madeline Morrow, who seems a little hoity-toity. By the time Phoebe wins the lot of books, Madeline has disappeared and Bob wanders into the room. Phoebe tries to keep him hidden but follows his footprints--bloody footprints--to Madeline's body, which Bob has discovered. Under police suspicion for Madeline's murder, Phoebe must investigate to prove that she isn't a killer. Her nosiness will soon put her in the path of a murderer. VERDICT Fans of paranormal cozies will enjoy the sequel to Steeped to Death, where Phoebe continues to develop her newly discovered powers as a witch able to stop time. Readers of bookstore mysteries will appreciate the setting, staff, and customers.--Lesa Holstine