What antique would you kill for?
Freya Lockwood is shocked when she learns that Arthur Crockleford, antiques dealer and her estranged mentor, has died under mysterious circumstances. She has spent the last twenty years avoiding her quaint English hometown, but when she receives a letter from Arthur asking her to investigate—sent just days before his death—Freya has no choice but to return to a life she had sworn to leave behind.
The Antique Hunter's Guide to Murder is the debut novel by C.L. Miller, introducing readers to the intriguing world of antiques intertwined with mystery. The story follows Freya Lockwood, a former antique hunter who has distanced herself from her quaint English hometown and her mentor, Arthur Crockleford, after a tragic incident two decades prior. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she learns of Arthur's mysterious death and receives a letter he penned just days before his demise, urging her to investigate. Reluctantly returning home, Freya teams up with her eccentric Aunt Carole to delve into the circumstances surrounding Arthur's death. Their investigation leads them to an antiques enthusiasts' weekend at a secluded manor house, where they encounter a cast of secretive and menacing guests. As Freya and Carole navigate a web of deception, they must unravel the truth before the killer strikes again. This novel has been praised as an "irresistible, immersive, and completely unputdownable" mystery, reminiscent of the golden age of detective fiction.
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Categories: Fiction Thriller / Mystery Crime