Tea & Alchemy

By: Sharon Lynn Fisher

Narrated by: Shane East, Marisa Calin

A tea leaf reader in nineteenth-century England falls in love—and in danger—with a reclusive alchemist in an enthralling historical fantasy by the author of Salt & Broom and Grimm Curiosities.

Cornwall, 1854. The people of Roche have always whispered about the recluse in the black granite tower that looms above the moorland. But one young woman is driven to discover the truth behind the old tales.

Her life overshadowed by family tragedy, Mina Penrose escapes her lonely days by working at The Magpie, a cozy tearoom on the village’s edge. Lately she’s been seeing shapes in the sodden leaves that hint at the future. After one such omen, Mina stumbles upon a murdered man on the heath. Villagers immediately suspect Harker Tregarrick, a living, breathing mystery who never ventures beyond the bounds of his centuries-old estate.

Until the day after the murder, when the handsome and compelling recluse visits The Magpie…leading to a meeting that will change both their fates. Captivated by a man around whom danger and rumors of death swirl, Mina has never felt more alive. Can she uncover Harker’s heartbreaking history—and the truth about the murder—before tragedy strikes again?

©2026 by Sharon Lynn Fisher. (P)2025 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Critic reviews

“Fisher deftly combines adventure and romance in this atmospheric historical fantasy.”—Booklist

The story was entrancing.

I love the voices and the story even more. I definitely be looking for more titles by the author and the voice artists.

Not my cup of tea

Overall just wasn’t my cup of tea (pun intended) but interesting concept. I also didn’t love the narration, it felt a bit silly and over the top.

Good from first page

Could not put this down. Love the mix of paranormal and historical fiction. Unexpected ending, but it was better than I imagined

LaGina

a great retelling of Dracula and a mix of Beauty and the Beast . the narrators did so good

Mysterious creature!

Great narration, brought the story to life! A sort of cozy horror/gothic, really just a vibe fest, with a touch of vampires.