The Tea Ladies
A wickedly witty cosy crime series set in Sydney in the swinging sixties, ideal for fans of Richard Osman and Bonnie Garmus.
They keep everyone’s secrets, until there’s a murder . . .
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The rise & fall of the tea lady: a brief history
Who were tea ladies and how did they come to be a part of our workday routines?
Book clubs
The Tea Ladies book club questions
A book club read that’s perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Bonnie Garmus.
Extract
The Tea Ladies
From the moment she steps out into the laneway before her morning shift, Hazel Bates, tea lady at Empire Fashionwear, has the curious feeling of being watched.
Article
Is the reign of the cream sponge over?
Author Amanda Hampson reflects on her fond memories of this delightful cake.
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Why are we still in love with sixties fashion?
Amanda Hampson revisits the era in her upcoming novel, 'The Tea Ladies'.