Northwestern Washington state serves as a backdrop for this wonderfully rich mystery series featuring history professor Teodora Morelli. With the smell of fresh pine and the threat of rain always present, Teddy dwells on the past, but it's her family's present that always demands her attention. A pleasant coffee tasting turns deadly when Teddy's brother-in-law is found murdered and a valuable chocolate-flavored coffee plant goes missing. As suspicion points towards Daisy, Teddy's sister, as the killer, Teddy leaps into the fray, unearthing vegetation of an illegal nature, drug deals and a huge wad of cash.
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. Born in New Orleans and raised in Atlanta, LINDA FRENCH lives in a college town in Washington state. She is trained in American history and has worked as a community college instructor, grants administrator, and creative writing teacher. A former Georgia state backstroke recordholder, Linda's favorite recent purchase is a black rubber wetsuit for swimming in Puget Sound. She is currently at work on the next Professor Teodora Morelli mystery. Linda French is a history professor who lives in Bellingham, Washington
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An intriguing mystery beautifully described in Pacific NW
Jan 12 1999
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This little book was fun to read.
The author has a wonderful way of mixing rich, descriptive language, intriguing situations and subtle humor in a way that is attractive and enjoyable. Like so many good works of fiction, especially mystery, I found it a challenge to halt my reading at the end of the chapter after the budgeted time for reading was exhausted, and so was I late at night.
Teddy Morelli, the principal character in this series, is someone who I would like to meet. She is bright, energetic, a bit mischievous, and comes across the most interesting characters from a wide range of life that one could imagine. In Coffee to Die For Teddy meets with drug-dealing Alaskan fisherman one minute, uptight university administrators the next, and always, always there is family.
The most attractive part of this book is the rich language describing the sights, sounds, smells and character of the Pacific Northwest in such a succinct and pleasant way. It certainly makes me want to visit there soon to experience what Linda French sees and lives.
As I think back to our childhood, growing up in Atlanta, Georgia, I can relate those experiences to the foundation of her writing skills.
I eagerly await the next installment in the Teddy Morelli series.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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A charming and witty book, full of rich imagery
April 12 1999
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The lively plot and descriptions carried me through this book so quickly and pleasantly that I wasn't finished with the book when the story was over. I miss the characters. They, in the 350 pages, had become some of my best friends. I hope the author writes another soon because I am so lonely without Teddy and her entourage.
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Good reading
Mar 15 2001
By Helen
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I have a soft spot for the Pacific Northwest so I was already inclined towards this story. It really evokes a sense of place. While the plotting and characterisations were somewhat two dimensional, this book still represents an undemanding and enjoyable quick read for a lazy afternoon.
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