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Antiques to Die For, A Josie Prescott Antiques Mystery by Jane K. Cleland
Monday, 23 June 2008
Monday, 23 June 2008
What makes the author's main character, Josie Prescott, interesting is that she's a multi-talented, strong woman who knows how to get the most out of her own personality-much like the author. In fact, many of Josie's personality traits seem to be autobiographical.
Once a highly paid New York executive, Josie became a "whistle blower". Out of necessity she re-invents herself as a top notch antiques appraiser and shop owner in a small town in New Hampshire.
Life is going well-her business is booming, she's made many friends and she's in love with the town's police chief. The only snag seems to be is that Josie attracts dead bodies!
Antiques to Die For is the third novel using this set of main characters, which are so intriguing that once you begin reading the book, you won't want to put it down until the last page has been turned. I read it on a plane trip across country and finished it before our luggage was claimed.
This particular mystery revolves around Rosalie, who is killed within hours of confiding a secret to her good friend Josie. Since Rosalie's parents died, her death leaves her kid sister, Paige, with only an unknown relative to go to. Josie, of course, jumps in and vows to help figure out who is responsible for her friend's death and make sure Paige winds up having a happy life.
While trying to take care of one mystery, another one pops up-why would a junkie have her dead, ex-boyfriend's antique artist's palette left to her and not his mother? Especially, when the item actually belonged to the older woman?
"Antiques to Die For" is an on-going series for this author. Because she knows so much about antiques and subversive behavior, the author knows how to put forth the truth in this little known cottage industry while holding our interest.
Cleland throws in some very colorful employees: a smart but sarcastic reporter, a tough female police officer and a creepy "secret admirer", who first stalked Rosalie and then attaches him/herself to Josie. All that Cleland writes and describes enhances the fun and interest in reading "Antiques to Die For" and any other mysteries that will hopefully continue to include at least some of the dynamics of this particular novel.
Once a highly paid New York executive, Josie became a "whistle blower". Out of necessity she re-invents herself as a top notch antiques appraiser and shop owner in a small town in New Hampshire.
Life is going well-her business is booming, she's made many friends and she's in love with the town's police chief. The only snag seems to be is that Josie attracts dead bodies!
Antiques to Die For is the third novel using this set of main characters, which are so intriguing that once you begin reading the book, you won't want to put it down until the last page has been turned. I read it on a plane trip across country and finished it before our luggage was claimed.
This particular mystery revolves around Rosalie, who is killed within hours of confiding a secret to her good friend Josie. Since Rosalie's parents died, her death leaves her kid sister, Paige, with only an unknown relative to go to. Josie, of course, jumps in and vows to help figure out who is responsible for her friend's death and make sure Paige winds up having a happy life.
While trying to take care of one mystery, another one pops up-why would a junkie have her dead, ex-boyfriend's antique artist's palette left to her and not his mother? Especially, when the item actually belonged to the older woman?
"Antiques to Die For" is an on-going series for this author. Because she knows so much about antiques and subversive behavior, the author knows how to put forth the truth in this little known cottage industry while holding our interest.
Cleland throws in some very colorful employees: a smart but sarcastic reporter, a tough female police officer and a creepy "secret admirer", who first stalked Rosalie and then attaches him/herself to Josie. All that Cleland writes and describes enhances the fun and interest in reading "Antiques to Die For" and any other mysteries that will hopefully continue to include at least some of the dynamics of this particular novel.