The Antique Hunter's Guide to Murder by C.L. Miller

I received a review copy for free thanks to Pan Macmillan and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Blurb

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.

Joining forces with her eccentric Aunt Carole, Freya follows clues and her instincts to an old manor house for an advertised antiques enthusiast’s weekend. But not all is as it seems. It’s clear to Freya that the antiques are all just poor reproductions and her fellow guests are secretive and menacing. What is going on at this estate and how was Arthur involved? More importantly, can Freya and Carole discover the truth before the killer strikes again?

My Opinion

Usually when it takes me two weeks to finish a book it is because I am not enjoying it, in this case it was because I wanted to take my time with this lovely book. Freya Lockwood left the world of antiques but returns when her Aunt Carole informs her of the death of her former mentor. Freya must use all of her knowledge of antiques to work out who was behind the murder.

This was such an enjoyable read, written in such a lovely style. My attempt to read this slowly worked well until I read the last 100 pages in one sitting as I just couldn't dream of putting own the book. Now it looks like I have a long wait until book 2 is out....

Rating 5/5