Antiques Frame
by Barbara Allan
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Pub Date Apr 25 2017 | Archive Date Feb 20 2018
Kensington Books | Kensington
Description
With their reality TV series, Antiques Sleuths, Brandy Borne and her quaintly kooky mother, Vivian, have a real hit on their hands. But another “hit” enters the picture, after a rival bidder becomes a one-woman show at their televised auctions—and it's the estranged wife of Brandy's police-chief beau, Tony! Soon the fine art of murder colors the scene, fitting Brandy for an ornately elaborate frame.
But when you're inside a frame, it's difficult to make out the picture. That's why Brandy's mom—her daughter now wearing basic jailhouse orange—must sort through a rogue's gallery of suspects including a too-friendly farmer's wife, a ratings-happy TV producer, a questionable husband-and-wife auctioneer team, and even the chief of police himself.
Brandy and Vivian race to determine how an empty antique frame can hold a deadly portrait, a picture worth a thousand dangerous words. Aided only by Sushi, their loyal shih tzu, and police dog Rocky, the wacky mother-and-daughter sleuthing team must learn the killer's identity before they become the subjects of another masterpiece of murder.
Don't miss Brandy Borne's tips on investing in antiques!
PRAISE FOR BARBARA ALLAN'S TRASH ‘N' TREASURES MYSTERIES!
ANTIQUES FATE
“Well-drawn characters . . . fun to read.” —Booklist
ANTIQUES CON
“This fun, fast mystery shows Allan at the top of her game.” —RT Book Reviews, 4½ stars
ANTIQUES SWAP
“Brandy and Vivian are engaging characters, and their first-person narration is fun to read. Quirky secondary characters add to the appeal of this humorous cozy mystery.” —Booklist
ANTIQUES KNOCK-OFF
“Scenes of Midwestern small-town life, informative tidbits about the antiques business, and clever dialog make this essential for those who like unusual amateur sleuths.” —Library Journal
ANTIQUES BIZARRE
“Genuinely funny . . . The Trash ‘n' Treasures books have to be the funniest mystery series going." —Somebody Dies
ANTIQUES FLEE MARKET
“Lively . . . this bubbly tongue-in-cheek cozy also includes flea market shopping tips and a recipe.” —Publishers Weekly
Advance Praise
“Allan’s appealing 11th mystery featuring Brandy and her mother, Vivian.” - Publishers Weekly
“The Trash ‘n’ Treasures Mystery series combines a laugh a page with larger-than-most characters who are still believable, given their background. Brandy Borne chugs Prozac, trying not to dwell on losing custody of her son and to keep her bipolar mother, Vivian, out of trouble. Vivian has a tendency to go off her meds, and with a background as an actress, her vivid personality is not easy to corral. Along with their diabetic, formerly blind Shih Tzu, Sushi, they lead a life that keeps drawing them into mysteries. If you like mysteries on the funny side of life, this series is a great read.”– RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars
“A
conversational writing style, with both Vivian and Brandy sharing the
narration, adds to the appeal here, along with the well-drawn mother-daughter
relationship and the many details of the antique business. This humorous series
will appeal to readers who enjoy Jane K. Cleland’s Josie Prescott mysteries,
also set in the antique world.”– Booklist
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9780758293121 |
| PRICE | $25.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 256 |
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