About the book
A cozy mystery with “a fast-paced plot, plenty of tongue-in-cheek humor, and tips on antique collecting” (Library Journal).
Spring has sprung a major leak in far-from-serene Serenity, as the Mississippi River drops in for an extended stay. With homes and businesses flooded, how better to help the town recover than by staging a church bazaar?
Brandy Borne knows her mother Vivian's plan, however, is more likely to lean toward bizarre, especially when she hears Mother wheedle a reclusive Russian heiress into donating the last Faberge egg ever created! When the winning bidder turns up mortally scrambled, Brandy and Mother cook up a plan to crack the case of this killer. . .who is one seriously bad egg!
Includes Miss Brandy Borne's Tips On Antiques!
“Auction tips and a recipe for spicy beef stew enhance this satirical cozy.”—Publishers Weekly
Praise for Barbara Allan and the Trash 'n' Treasures Mystery Series. . .
“Top pick! . . .thrills, laugh-out-loud moments and amazingly real relationships.”—Romantic Times Book Reviews
“Engaging and utterly believable.”—Sara Paretsky
“This is surely one of the funniest cozy series going.”—Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine
Editions of Antiques Bizarre
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780758234216
- EBook
- ISBN 9780758268501
Read an Excerpt
A cozy mystery with “a fast-paced plot, plenty of tongue-in-cheek humor, and tips on antique collecting” (Library Journal).
Spring has sprung a major leak in far-from-serene Serenity, as the Mississippi River drops in for an extended stay. With homes and businesses flooded, how better to help the town recover than by staging a church bazaar?
Brandy Borne knows her mother Vivian's plan, however, is more likely to lean toward bizarre, especially when she hears Mother wheedle a reclusive Russian heiress into donating the last Faberge egg ever created! When the winning bidder turns up mortally scrambled, Brandy and Mother cook up a plan to crack the case of this killer. . .who is one seriously bad egg!
Includes Miss Brandy Borne's Tips On Antiques!
“Auction tips and a recipe for spicy beef stew enhance this satirical cozy.”—Publishers Weekly
Praise for Barbara Allan and the Trash 'n' Treasures Mystery Series. . .
“Top pick! . . .thrills, laugh-out-loud moments and amazingly real relationships.”—Romantic Times Book Reviews
“Engaging and utterly believable.”—Sara Paretsky
“This is surely one of the funniest cozy series going.”—Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Antiques Bizarre about?
A cozy mystery with “a fast-paced plot, plenty of tongue-in-cheek humor, and tips on antique collecting” (Library Journal).
Spring has sprung a major leak in far-from-serene Serenity, as the Mississippi River drops in for an extended stay. With homes and businesses flooded, how better to help the town recover than by staging a church bazaar?
Brandy Borne knows her mother Vivian's plan, however, is more likely to lean toward bizarre, especially when she hears Mother wheedle a reclusive Russian heiress into donating the last Faberge egg ever created! When the winning bidder turns up mortally scrambled, Brandy and Mother cook up a plan to crack the case of this killer. . .who is one seriously bad egg!
Includes Miss Brandy Borne's Tips On Antiques!
“Auction tips and a recipe for spicy beef stew enhance this satirical cozy.”—Publishers Weekly
Praise for Barbara Allan and the Trash 'n' Treasures Mystery Series. . .
“Top pick! . . .thrills, laugh-out-loud moments and amazingly real relationships.”—Romantic Times Book Reviews
“Engaging and utterly believable.”—Sara Paretsky
“This is surely one of the funniest cozy series going.”—Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Antiques Bizarre?
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction > Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives
Where can I read a sample of Antiques Bizarre?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780758234216
How long is Antiques Bizarre and how many pages does it have?
Antiques Bizarre has 240 page(s)
Is Antiques Bizarre part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series A Trash ‘n’ Treasures Mystery
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Antiques Bizarre?
Barbara Allan
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Antiques Bizarre is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780758234216) and ebook(ISBN 9780758268501)
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