The Mysteries of Susan Wittig Albert

Categories: Mystery & Suspense , Staff Picks

One of my favorite mystery authors is Texas native Susan Wittig Albert.  Of her series, her most well-known is probably the one starring former lawyer-turned-herbal shop owner China Bayles.  China co-owns a tea shop and catering business with her best friend Ruby Wilcox in Pecan Springs, Texas, where the two women have a knack for stumbling across dead bodies and sticking their noses into dangerous situations.  Every mystery includes some great recipes and tips for using herbs in either cooking or medicinally.  The latest is Spanish Dagger.

China Bayles' Book of Days is a non-fiction companion to the series, complete with recipes, crafts, and gardening tips.

Albert also pens an Edwardian mystery series with her husband, Bill, under the pseudonym Robin Paige.  Death on the Lizard is the latest entry.  You might also want to check out her Beatrix Potter series, including The Tale of Cuckoo Brow Wood.