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The Antique Hunter's Death on the Red Sea

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About The Book

In this follow-up to the USA TODAY bestselling “utterly charming mystery” (Robyn Harding, author The Party) The Antique Hunter’s Guide to Murder, Freya Lockwood and Aunt Carole are on the hunt once again to return priceless stolen antiques and catch a dangerous criminal abord a cruise ship.

When a painting vanishes from a maritime museum and a dead body is found nearby, the newly established Lockwood Antique Hunter’s Agency, Freya Lockwood and her Aunt Carole, are called to investigate.

Following a lead that takes them aboard a glamorous antiques cruise sailing toward the Red Sea in Jordan, they quickly discover that the ships art gallery is filled with stolen antiquities. Each antique is also listed in Freya’s late mentor’s journals that detail unsolved cases. In chasing a murderer with a stolen painting, they may have found something more sinister than they could’ve imagined…

Their hunt soon turns deadly when they learn the enigmatic and dangerous art trafficker named The Collector could be on board. But on a ship full of antiques enthusiasts—plus some unexpected familiar faces—will Freya and Carole be able to discover the Collector’s identity and stop his murderous plans before the ship docks? Or will the killer strike again?

About The Author

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C.L. Miller

C.L. Miller started working life as an editorial assistant for her mother, Judith Miller, on the Miller’s Antique Handbook and Price Guide and other antiquing guides. She lives in a medieval cottage in Dedham Vale, Suffolk, with her family.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Atria Books (February 18, 2025)
  • Length: 304 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781668032053

Raves and Reviews

"Readers steeped in the antiques world will be delighted by Miller’s robust knowledge of the trade, and Freya remains an appealing protagonist. This series continues to deliver."
—Publishers Weekly

“C.L. Miller a writer of that rarest vintage, painting beautiful words to create a compelling story. This is another classic and I tore through this gripping and gratifying mystery."
—Maz Evans, author of Over My Dead Body

“An intriguingly complex locked-cruise-ship mystery filled with wonderful characters, murdery twists, humor, and fascinating antiquities details, Miller’s The Antique Hunter’s Death on the Red Sea is a page-turning delight from start to finish. I enjoyed it every bit as much as I thought I would!”
—Celeste Connally, author of Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Lord

“Freya and Aunt Carole, everyone’s favourite antique-hunting, mystery-solving duo, return in a sequel that somehow manages to be even more captivating than their first adventure. Rich with enigmatic artifacts and antiquities, full of intriguing characters with secrets to spare, and sparkling with all the charm of the classics of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction, Antique Hunter’s Death on the Red Sea is a delightful, page-turning caper that invites readers to lose themselves in the twists and turns of this memorable voyage.”
Tom Ryan, USA Today bestselling author of The Treasure Hunters Club

“Come sail away with your new favorite investigative duo. But keep your wits about you because art, like life, can be deceptive and even dangerous. Will Freya and Carole figure out who the real collector is before it’s too late? It’s a delight to find out.”
—Catherine Mack, USA Today bestselling author of Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies

"The perfect modern cozy. Great characters, great story and you're always eager for the next one."
—Ian Moore, bestselling author of Death and Crossaints

“CL Miller does it again - clever, twisty, and enormously fun, The Antique Hunter’s Death on the Red Sea is the perfect second adventure for antique hunter Freya and her glamorous Aunt Carole. Expertly laid breadcrumbs take the reader on a deep-dive into the world of black market antiques, with the perfect balance of action, international antique-hunting flair, and of course Aunt Carole’s signature wit.”
—Kristen Perrin, author of How to Solve Your Own Murder

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