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The Antique Hunter's Guide to Murder
by C.L. Miller
“What antique would you kill for?”
A murder mystery set in an isolated English country manor with Antiques Roadshow vibes? Sounds interesting, doesn’t it? I loved BBC’s Antiques Roadshow and loved the idea of getting in on the start of a new series. I wasn’t expecting to enjoy it as much as I did.
Freya Lockwood thinks she has put her past behind her until it comes knocking again…with an invitation. In addition to being her auntie’s best friend, Arthur Crockleford was Freya’s antique dealer mentor. When she hears of his death, she’s pulled back to the medieval village, not only by the suspicious circumstances surrounding his death, but also by an invitation to attend an antique hunting weekend. Freya heads off with her eccentric Aunt Carole to the antiques convention in Suffolk hoping to get answers and soon discovers that everyone in attendance is suspect. Will time be on their side? Can the unlikely duo reveal the killer before he strikes again?
“Freya, it’s down to you to finish what I started.”
This former antique hunter held my interest as she attempted to repatriate stolen artifacts and investigate the death of her mentor. I also loved the chance to be an armchair detective for a few hours. I was lost in Miller’s world of secrets and shady dealers, struggling to put together the clues and entertained by the unlikely heroes as they solved a great mystery.
I smiled when I discovered that the author’s mother is an expert with BBC’s The Antiques Roadshow as Miller’s story came across as so authentic. However, I’d be remiss if I didn’t share that I struggled a bit with the pacing/flow and detractions of the descriptive prose and unique introductions to the chapters.
I’d read the next installment and watch it if the book was optioned for a mini-series.
I was gifted this copy by Simon & Schuster Canada and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.
A murder mystery set in an isolated English country manor with Antiques Roadshow vibes? Sounds interesting, doesn’t it? I loved BBC’s Antiques Roadshow and loved the idea of getting in on the start of a new series. I wasn’t expecting to enjoy it as much as I did.
Freya Lockwood thinks she has put her past behind her until it comes knocking again…with an invitation. In addition to being her auntie’s best friend, Arthur Crockleford was Freya’s antique dealer mentor. When she hears of his death, she’s pulled back to the medieval village, not only by the suspicious circumstances surrounding his death, but also by an invitation to attend an antique hunting weekend. Freya heads off with her eccentric Aunt Carole to the antiques convention in Suffolk hoping to get answers and soon discovers that everyone in attendance is suspect. Will time be on their side? Can the unlikely duo reveal the killer before he strikes again?
“Freya, it’s down to you to finish what I started.”
This former antique hunter held my interest as she attempted to repatriate stolen artifacts and investigate the death of her mentor. I also loved the chance to be an armchair detective for a few hours. I was lost in Miller’s world of secrets and shady dealers, struggling to put together the clues and entertained by the unlikely heroes as they solved a great mystery.
I smiled when I discovered that the author’s mother is an expert with BBC’s The Antiques Roadshow as Miller’s story came across as so authentic. However, I’d be remiss if I didn’t share that I struggled a bit with the pacing/flow and detractions of the descriptive prose and unique introductions to the chapters.
I’d read the next installment and watch it if the book was optioned for a mini-series.
I was gifted this copy by Simon & Schuster Canada and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.