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A legendary antiquities thief. A glamorous antiques cruise to Jordan. Lots, literally lots of lots of stolen antiquities. And one and only antique-hunting business, co-owned by another legendary women duo. With humour, detective curiosity in the classical British style and a very solid documentary ground, The Antique Hunter´s Death on the Red Sea by C.L.Miller captivates the readers with a topic that never gets out of fashion.
The theft of antiquities and of art in general shares an important slice from the overall volume of illicit trade, and given its perpetrators and clients, offers a very exclusive mix of bizarre encounters. All those characters would be more or less present at the glamorous cruise, where curious Freya and Carole were expecting to find a way and some reliable solutions for promoting their agency. How would you feel being on a ship full of stolen art? Also, does it sound a bit like Agatha Christie´s or I am wrong?
The cast of suspects - as in addition to the stolen art, we deal also with a crime or two - is very diverse and colourful even, and the plot is complex, with a good distribution of suspense every once in a while. The story is atmospheric, with characters that reveal in their complex human interaction that goes beyond their limited role in the crime mystery.
The Antique Hunter´s Death on the Red Sea is everything you need for a company after long working hours. Cosy, intelligent, documented and well written, your invitation to a classical timeless British crime novel.
Rating: 4 stars
Disclaimer: Book offered as part of the book tour but the opinions are, as usual, my own
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