Summary
Hired to assess the value of broken and missing antiques following a suspicious burglary at a Virginia manor house, intrepid appraiser and amateur sleuth Sterling Glass finds that her job is more complicated than she d anticipated. The antiques, she realizes, are not always what they seem: some are worth tens of thousands, others are well-done replicas.Whether the well-traveled and well-heeled couple who once owned Wynderly could have been trafficking in fakes is what Sterling must unravel fr…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781565124462 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1565124464 |
| Author: | Emyl Jenkins |
| Publisher: | Workman Publishing |
| Imprint: | Algonquin Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 366 |
| Release Date: | 13 July 2009 |
| Weight: | 363g |
| Dimensions: | 25mm x 145mm x 209mm |
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Critics Review
”“The Big Steal” nabs your attention with its Southern charm and keep-you-guessing mystery of missing antiques. My appraisal? Read it!”
An “intriguing second mystery.” -Publishers Weekly
–Sara GruenIn The Big Steal, “real-life antiques appraiser Jenkins again imbues her sleuth, Sterling Glass, with knowledge and curiosity in equal parts, making this story as informative as it layered…The mystery is thoroughly involving, but the real fun is the characters: both Sterling and the supporting cast are well drawn and engaging…If you like light and breezy (but not silly), this one’s for you.” –Bookliststarred review
About The Author
Emyl Jenkins
Emyl Jenkins is a longtime antiques appraiser. She has worked at two auction houses and has written numerous books and articles on antiques, as well as a syndicated column. She is the author of Emyl Jenkins Appraisal Book, Emyl Jenkins Southern Christmas, The Book of American Traditions, and From Storebought to Homemade, among others. She lives in Richmond, Virginia.
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