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"Strong China Bayles anthology"
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted May 13, 2003

Fans of the China Bayles mysteries, staring a former lawyer turned herbalist and restaurant owner, have a special treat in store for them this time around. Author Susan Wittig Albert has written a ten-story collection starring the protagonist doing what she does best: solve crimes. Readers are also Read more...

"A delightful collection of China Bayles stories!"
Reviewed by Sharon Galligar Chance
Posted August 1, 2003

Author Susan Wittig Albert is one of the literary world's foremost authorities on herbs and their usage, and her beloved mystery series featuring the crime-solving, herb- growing China Bayles is one of the most popular and anticipated series in the "cozy" mystery genre. So I was delighted to find that Albert has Read more...

Summary

Now readers can join China Bayles in ten puzzling cases-and get a taste of her world. This delightful collection features loads of wonderful herbal tidbits on everything from rosemary to feverfew to catnip; recipes for such to- die-for dishes as a Deadly Chocolate Valentine, Ruby's Applesauce Mint Bread, China's Five-Spice Chicken and Veggie Stir-Fry, and McQuaid's Tex Mex-and a host of creative ideas for garden and home. It's a one-of-a-kind collection featuring a one-of-a-kind sleuth-who's worth spending some "quality thyme" with!