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The Antique Hunter's Guide to Murder

the highly anticipated crime novel for fans of the Antiques Roadshow

C L Miller

$39.99

Hardback

Forthcoming
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English
Macmillan
11 June 2024
'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 Fforde What antique would you kill for?

Freya, it'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 Freya'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 Arthur's journals are revealed, Freya finds herself sucked back into a life she'd sworn to leave behind.

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

Joining forces with her eccentric Aunt Carole, Arthur's staunch best friend, Freya follows both clues and her instincts to an old manor house for an 'antiques enthusiasts weekend'. 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?
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'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

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Imprint:   Macmillan
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 242mm,  Width: 160mm,  Spine: 34mm
Weight:   599g
ISBN:   9781035021802
ISBN 10:   1035021803
Series:   The Antique Hunters
Pages:   384
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming

C. L. Miller started working life in publishing as an editorial assistant for her mother, Judith Miller on the Miller's Antique Price Guide and as a researcher for the Antique Hunter's Guide to Europe and then went into hospitality and events. After she had children, she decided to follow her long-held dream of becoming an author and began writing full-time. She was an Undiscovered Voices winner in 2022 and was showcased in the UV 2022 anthology. C. L. lives in a medieval cottage in Dedham Vale, Suffolk, with her family.

Reviews for The Antique Hunter's Guide to Murder: the highly anticipated crime novel for fans of the Antiques Roadshow

It’s a delicious read - packed with fascinating details in a picture-perfect setting. Who could resist a treasure hunt with murder at its core? * SJ Bennett * The perfect cosy crime read for antique hunters everywhere!' * Katherine Blake * Brilliantly fun, fast-paced mystery set against the murkier side of the antiques world - where everyone has a price and no one is who they say they are. Freya Lockwood for the new James Bond! * Jessica Bull * 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 unique and very enjoyable take on the classic whodunnit! * Jo Silva * 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 *


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