“Irresistible, immersive, and completely unputdownable. Think Antiques Roadshow meets Miss Marple with a deliciously OTT cast of characters and twist after twist after twist.”
— ELLERY LLOYD, New York Times bestselling author of Reese's Book Club pick The Club

“[A] pulse-pounding and laugh-out-loud mystery . . . Set in the surprisingly cutthroat, dangerous world of antiques, this novel has it all: a cast of suspicious and utterly entertaining characters, a relatable heroine and her plucky sidekick, and tension that builds chapter by chapter. . . . A fascinating read!”
— SAMANTHA M. BAILEY, USA Today and #1 bestselling author of Woman on the Edge and Watch Out for Her

“An utterly charming mystery rich with detail and thrumming with intrigue. C.L. Miller’s connection to the world of antiques shines through in her writing.”
— ROBYN HARDING, #1 bestselling author of The Drowning Woman

“[A] fun, fascinating, and satisfying read in a giddy and compelling take on an old manor mystery . . . with two fantastic female leads who will deeply delight fans of Sue Grafton and Agatha Christie.”
— AMBER COWIE, internationally bestselling author of The Off Season and Last One Alive

“A propulsive mystery, Miller’s stand-out debut is an all-consuming ride! Expertly paced with an indelible cast of characters . . . pure fun in book form. Fans of Richard Osman and Agatha Christie will be clamoring for book two! (I know I am!)”
— KATY HAYS, New York Times bestselling author of The Cloisters

“[A] bold, bright, and delightful jaunt back to the golden age of detective fiction . . . Expertly plotted and skillfully written, with suspicious characters, devious twists, and evocative locations, this pacey page-turner has it all. A cracking debut from C.L. Miller!”
— JANICE HALLETT, internationally bestselling author of The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels

“A precious gem of a book. I loved following Freya and Aunt Carole on this atmospheric and entertaining journey through the world of priceless artifacts and convincing fakes.”
— JESSA MAXWELL, author of The Golden Spoon

“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?”
— S.J. BENNETT, bestselling author of Murder Most Royal

“It’s a delight!”
— KATIE FFORDE, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of One Enchanted Evening

“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, bestselling author of The Lie and The Suspect