The Antique Hunter's Guide to Murder

A Novel

De: C.L. Miller

Narrado por: Emilia Fox

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In this fun, cozy, debut mystery, an antiques hunter investigates a suspicious death at an isolated English manor, embroiling her in the high-stakes world of tracking stolen artifacts.

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 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?©2024 C.L. Miller (P)2024 Simon & Schuster Audio

One of best played and written Cozy Mysteries

Absolutely loved every minute of this book and I rather enjoyed the narrating. This is exactly what I am looking for when I want to listen to a cozy mystery. Thank you!

Antique and mystery

I love old objects, antique shops and mysteries set in manors in the countryside. This book was kinda really up my alley. I immediately had to google wally bird, and now I am in love with them.

There were times I felt the writing was a little erratic, but I found the story captivating enough to ignore certain details, and the narration was excellent, even if the US accents proved to be a bit challenging. Overall, this was an enjoyable read, and I look forward to reading the next novel when it comes out.

I am ready for more!

This was such a delightful cozy mystery, with very loveable characters, well placed comedy, and an intriguing plot that keeps you guessing. It isn't overly complicated, just an easygoing listen, and the subject matter is unique. I was definitely pulled into the story and did not want to leave, and by the last quarter I was dreading that there wouldn't be more of Freya and Carol (and Phil) right away. The interview at the end of this version, done with the author and narrator, is also delightful, and reveals that there is already a second book in the works, and is nearly finished. I will be anxiously waiting for Emilia Fox to finish narrating the sequel, and Audible to make it available.

Just a great suspense novel that moves along and entertains.

Good characters, entertaining, got me through a night when I was sick and couldn’t sleep, but helped the night to scoot on by. Subject matter was very interesting also, just what I needed.

Amazingly good. Especially for a debut novel.

Very interesting subject and mixed with a few murders and loving aunt. Will look forward to more.

Great tale and narration!

You will love it. Can’t wait for the movie and the next adventure. This was such a wonderful murder mystery.

Phenomenal

Highly recommend for smart story, characters, and narrator. Beautiful language, evoking every location in each scene. Emilia Fix is always a favorite.

Thoroughly enjoyed

Characters are likable and you will find yourself rooting for them during the book. Looking forward to the next.

Enjoyable and mysterious

It was overall fun! The voices were entertaining and made you feel like you were hearing the other characters.

Good cozy murder mystery

Good cozy murder, a lot of repetition. I listened to the audiobook all the way through in one sitting on a trip and I could tell that this may have been written for someone picking up and putting down a physical book. It felt like the main character went over the same situation and explained the same thing multiple times to the reader when it could have been left out. We only need to be told 1-2 times that she distrusted Arthur or had a grudge against him/ her ex husband or something happened in Cairo. It unfortunately made me resent the main characters monologue or “inner thoughts” sections of the book. I think she was the weakest of all the cast of characters. But perhaps those felt repetitive to me because I was going through it in one sitting vs picking up/putting down a book over a period of time- I could see needing reminders then. Bella was a very interesting character and would love to see more “internal monologues” from her or other characters (Carol!! What is her POV through this) to build suspense.