The Antique Hunter's Guide to Murder

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'A bold, bright and delightful jaunt back to the golden age of detective fiction' Janice Hallett'A delicious read - who could resist a treasure hunt with murder at its core?' SJ Bennett'It's a delight!' Katie FfordeWhat antique would you kill for?Freya, itâ s down to you to finish what I started . . .

Freya Lockwood has avoided the quaint English village in which she grew up for the last 20 years. That is until news arrives that Arthur Crockleford, antiques dealer and Freyaâ s estranged mentor, has died . .

. and the circumstances seem suspicious. You will uncover an invitation, I implore you to attend .

. . But when a letter from Arthur is delivered, sent just days before his death, and an ordinary pine chest concealing Arthurâ s journals are revealed, Freya finds herself sucked back into a life sheâ d sworn to leave behind.

But beware, trust no-one. Your life depends on it . .

. Joining forces with her eccentric Aunt Carole, Arthurâ s staunch best friend, Freya follows both clues and her instincts to an old manor house for an â antiques enthusiasts weekendâ . But not is all as it seems; the antiques are bad reproductions and the guests all have something to hide.

Can Freya and Carole solve the mystery and unearth the killer before they strike again?***********'What a unique and very enjoyable take on the classic whodunnit!' Jo Silva'Irresistible, immersive and completely unputdownable, think the Antiques Roadshow meets Miss Marple with a deliciously OTT cast of characters and twist after twist after twist.' Ellery Lloyd'What a treat! A unique and compelling debut by an outstanding author - I couldn't stop turning the pages! The fabulously drawn characters leapt from the page and drew me into this engrossing murder mystery.' Kathryn Croft