Such A Lot of Deadly Things






Carol Ann Miller, owner of Miller's Fine Antiques, is flattered at first when she's asked to appraise the estate of a well-loved local school teacher. Her initial enthusiasm quickly diminishes, however, when she and her best friend and business partner, Lucy, discover that the teacher had also been a hoarder, and their job is going to much more difficult than they'd first thought.


To complicate matters further, as she's going through the deceased woman's home, Carol Ann finds a threatening note leading her to suspect the retired teacher hadn't been loved by everyone -- and that maybe her death wasn't an accident after all.

As Carol Ann and Lucy sort through the woman's belongings, they stumble upon more than doilies, ceramic dolls and cracked teacups...her long buried secrets. Soon Carol Ann and Lucy find themselves squarely in the middle of a murder investigation. Again.

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Carol Ann's Corner

Carol Ann's Corner
Tips from our favorite shop keeper

Real or Reproduction

As you are hunting around for treasure at yard sales and flea markets, you will come across things that make you wonder if they are original or reproductions. It can be hard to tell.

These are a couple tip offs.

One, does it look a little worn? It should if its really antique or vintage. Even the best kept china got moved around in the cabinet, the doll's vinyl body and hair faded a bit, or the lunch box got a little rust around the hinges. If it looks shiny and new, chances are it is.

Two, are there a lot of them? If you are in a shop or flea market stall and there are ten of the items you've been looking for and haven't been able to find...they have probably been manufactured. Unless you are at a reputable dealer who specializes in that item, then you may have hit the jackpot for your particular collectible.

A good way to gauge if it is a reputable dealer is they will be happy to answer your questions about if the item is authentic or not, and how you can tell. A dealer with a passion and knowledge about that item, will enjoy explaining that all to you. A disreputable dealer, not so much.

Carol Ann Miller
Proprietor, Miller's Fine Antiques

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