Der falsche Vogel

Je nobler das Landhaus, desto mordlustiger die Gäste - die Krimisensation aus UK jetzt als Taschenbuch!Ein unerwarteter Todesfall ruft Freya Lockwood zurück nach Little Meddingford, den Ort ihrer Kindheit: Ihr früherer Mentor Arthur Crockleford wurde tot aufgefunden. Mord oder Unfall? Tatsächlich warnt der Antiquitätenhändler in einem letzten Brief vor großer Gefahr: Schafft Freya es nicht, sein Ende aufzuklären, ist auch sie nicht mehr sicher! Zusammen mit ihrer Tante Carole folgt Freya Arthurs Hinweisen und findet sich auf einem Landhauswochenende für Antiquitätenliebhaber wieder. Konfrontiert mit lauter zwielichtigen Gestalten erkennt sie fast zu spät, von wem die echte Bedrohung ausgeht ... Da wird Miss Marple blass - Freya und Tante Carole knacken jeden Fall!

'Clever, twisty, and enormously fun' - Kristen Perrin, author of How to Solve Your Own Murder<BR><BR>Join Freya and Aunt Carole for more sleuthing in the highly anticipated second instalment in your new favourite crime series, The Antique Hunters. The Antique Hunter's: Death on the Red Sea is a cosy crime read for fans of the Antiques Roadshow.<BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>Following a lead that takes them aboard a glamorous antiques cruise sailing toward the Red Sea in Jordan, they quickly discover that the ship's art gallery is filled with stolen antiquities. Each and every one of them is also listed in Freya's late mentor's journals detailing unsolved cases. In chasing a murderer with a stolen painting, they may have found something more sinister than they could've imagined . . .<BR><BR>Their hunt soon turns deadly when they learn that 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?<BR><BR>Or will the killer strike again?<BR><BR>* * *<BR><BR>Praise for C. L. Miller:<BR><BR>'A bold, bright and delightful jaunt back to the golden age of detective fiction. Expertly plotted and skillfully written, with suspicious characters, devious twists and evocative locations' - Janice Hallett, author of The Appeal, on The Antique Hunter's Guide to Murder<BR><BR>'It's a delicious read - packed with fascinating details in a picture-perfect setting. Who could resist a treasure hunt with murder at its core?' - SJ Bennett, author of The Windsor Knot, on The Antique Hunter's Guide to Murder

A treasure to die for?<BR><BR>Join Freya and Aunt Carole for more sleuthing in the second instalment in your new favourite crime series, The Antique Hunters. The Antique Hunter's: Death on the Red Sea is a cosy crime read for fans of the Antiques Roadshow.<BR><BR>When a painting vanishes from a maritime museum - and a dead body is found nearby - the newly established Lockwood Antique Hunter's Agency are called to investigate.<BR><BR>Following a lead that takes them aboard a glamorous antiques cruise sailing toward the Red Sea in Jordan, they quickly discover that the ship's art gallery is filled with stolen antiquities. In chasing a murderer with a stolen painting, they may have found something more sinister than they could've imagined . . .<BR><BR>Their hunt soon turns deadly when they learn that 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?<BR><BR>Or will the killer strike again?<BR><BR>* * *<BR><BR>Praise for C. L. Miller:<BR><BR>'A bold, bright and delightful jaunt back to the golden age of detective fiction. Expertly plotted and skillfully written, with suspicious characters, devious twists and evocative locations' - Janice Hallett, author of The Appeal<BR><BR>'It's a delicious read - packed with fascinating details in a picture-perfect setting. Who could resist a treasure hunt with murder at its core?' - SJ Bennett, author of The Windsor Knot

The third novel in the “delightful, page-turning” (Tom Ryan, USA TODAY bestselling author) Antique Hunter Series finds Freya, Aunt Carole, and friends searching for a missing colleague in picturesque Scotland. <BR><BR>Hot on the heels of an art forger, a member of the Lockwood Antique Hunter’s Agency disappears while investigating an isolated castle deep in Scottish countryside. Freya and Aunt Carole race to her last known location and arrive in the wintry, snow-covered Scottish Borders.<BR> <BR>At the castle, they discover that a murdered laird in the vegetable garden and his priceless collection of silverware has been stolen. Local police believe Freya’s missing team member was involved with the robbery and murder...but where is she now?<BR> <BR>As a snowstorm descends on the castle, Freya and Carole call in back-up to help uncover what happened that fateful night. As each question is met with more mystery, the clock is ticking to find their friend and the murderer before they are cut off from the outside world.<BR> <BR>Another delightfully gripping and endearing mystery, the Antique Hunter’s Series provides “great characters, great story, and you’re always eager for the next one” (Ian Moore, author of Death and Croissants).

'A bold, bright and delightful jaunt back to the golden age of detective fiction' - Janice Hallett, author of The Appeal<BR><BR>'A delicious read - who could resist a treasure hunt with murder at its core?' - SJ Bennett, author of The Windsor Knot<BR><BR>'It's a delight!' - Katie Fforde, author of Island in the Sun<BR><BR>What antique would you kill for?<BR><BR>Freya, it's down to you to finish what I started . . .<BR><BR>Freya Lockwood has avoided the quaint English village in which she grew up for the last 20 years. That is until news arrives that Arthur Crockleford, antiques dealer and Freya's estranged mentor, has died - and the circumstances seem suspicious.<BR><BR>You will uncover an invitation, I implore you to attend . . .<BR><BR>But when a letter from Arthur is delivered, sent just days before his death, and an ordinary pine chest concealing Arthur's journals are revealed, Freya finds herself sucked back into a life she'd sworn to leave behind.<BR><BR>But beware, trust no-one. Your life depends on it . . .<BR><BR>Joining forces with her eccentric Aunt Carole, Arthur's staunch best friend, Freya follows both clues and her instincts to an old manor house for an 'antiques enthusiasts weekend'. But not is all as it seems; the antiques are bad reproductions and the guests all have something to hide.<BR><BR>Can Freya and Carole solve the mystery and unearth the killer before they strike again? Find out in The Antique Hunter's Guide to Murder, the unputdownable cosy crime caper from C L Miller.<BR><BR>* * *<BR><BR>'What a unique and very enjoyable take on the classic whodunnit!' - Jo Silva, author of the Edge of the World Detective Agency series<BR><BR>'Irresistible, immersive and completely unputdownable, think the Antiques Roadshow meets Miss Marple with a deliciously OTT cast of characters and twist after twist after twist.' - Ellery Lloyd, author of The Club<BR><BR>'What a treat! A unique and compelling debut by an outstanding author - I couldn't stop turning the pages!' - Kathryn Croft, author of The Girl in Room 12

A treasure to die for? The Antique Hunter's: Murder at the Castle is a cosy, compelling race against time set in the haunting Scottish countryside, perfect for fans of Richard Osman, The Traitors and Antiques Roadshow.<BR><BR>Freya and Aunt Carole are on a mission to recover stolen art in the Scottish countryside, but things soon turn unexpectedly dire when one of their team members, Bella, disappears into the shadows of the frozen, snow-tipped and mysterious hills.<BR><BR>Then, when a laird is murdered and the discovery of ancient Scottish silverware is linked to the crime, their colleague is the prime suspect - and the intrigue deepens . . .<BR><BR>Surrounded by snow and secrecy, Freya and Aunt Carole must unravel a cunning plot and find their friend before isolation - or the real killer - claims them all.<BR><BR>Where is Bella now, and is she safe?<BR><BR>Murder at the Castle is the third instalment in the Antique Hunter's series, which can be enjoyed in any order.<BR><BR>Praise for the series:<BR><BR>'A bold, bright and delightful jaunt back to the golden age of detective fiction. Expertly plotted and skilfully written, with suspicious characters, devious twists and evocative locations'<BR>- Janice Hallett, author of The Appeal<BR><BR>'It's a delicious read - packed with fascinating details in a picture-perfect setting'<BR>- S. J. Bennett, author of The Windsor Knot<BR><BR>'Irresistible, immersive and completely unputdownable'<BR>- Ellery Lloyd, author of People Like Her<BR><BR>'Clever, twisty, and enormously fun'<BR>- Kristen Perrin, author of How to Solve Your Own Murder

Je tiefer das Meer, desto böser die Absichten - turbulente Mörderjagd auf einem Luxusdampfer!Ein Einbruch in einem Museum? Eine Leiche und ein verschwundenes Gemälde? Freya Lockwood kann es kaum erwarten, zusammen mit ihrer Tante Carole den ersten Fall ihrer neuen Detektei aufzuklären. Die Spuren führen sie auf einen Luxusdampfer voller exzentrischer Antiquitätenliebhaber. Dass hier nichts mit rechten Dingen zugeht, wird Freya spätestens klar, als sie die vielen gestohlenen Schätze an Bord entdeckt. Doch wie gefährlich ihre Lage wirklich ist, erkennt sie erst, als sie einen legendären Verbrecherkönig und seine Komplizen konfrontieren muss ...Turbulent, cosy, perfekt für alle Krimifans, die den klassisch-britischen Whodunnit lieben!<BR>Lesen Sie auch den SPIEGEL-Bestseller 'Der falsche Vogel', den ersten Fall für Freya und Tante Carole.

A treasure to die for?<BR><BR>In their most gripping case yet, Freya Lockwood and Aunt Carole are back in a race against time set in the haunting Scottish countryside. The heart-pounding and compelling third instalment in this cosy crime series, perfect for fans of The Celebrity Traitors and Antiques Roadshow, with the suspense and thrill of Knives Out.<BR><BR>A mission to recover stolen art turns dire when one of Freya and Aunt Carole's team members, Bella, disappears into the shadows of the frozen, snow-tipped and mysterious Scottish hills. And when a discovery of ancient Scottish silverware is linked to the murder of a laird - with their colleague as the prime suspect - the intrigue deepens.<BR><BR>Surrounded by snow and secrecy, they must unravel a cunning plot and find their friend before isolation - or the killer - claims them all.<BR><BR>Where is Bella now, and is she safe?<BR><BR>* * *<BR><BR>Praise for C. L. Miller:<BR><BR>'A bold, bright and delightful jaunt back to the golden age of detective fiction. Expertly plotted and skilfully written, with suspicious characters, devious twists and evocative locations' - Janice Hallett, author of The Appeal<BR><BR>'It's a delicious read - packed with fascinating details in a picture-perfect setting. Who could resist a treasure hunt with murder at its core?' - S. J. Bennett, author of The Windsor Knot

“Freya and Aunt Carole, everyone’s favorite antique-hunting, mystery-solving duo, return in a sequel that somehow manages to be even more captivating than their first adventure” (Tom Ryan, USA TODAY bestselling author) as they are on the hunt for a dangerous criminal aboard a cruise ship. <BR><BR>When a painting vanishes from a maritime museum and a dead body is found nearby, Freya Lockwood and her Aunt Carole of the Lockwood Antique Hunter’s Agency are called to investigate.<BR> <BR> Following a lead that takes them aboard a glamorous antiques cruise sailing toward the Red Sea in Jordan, they quickly discover that the ship’s 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…<BR> <BR> 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?<BR><BR>“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” (Celeste Connally, author of Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Lord).