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In The Big Steal, antique appraiser, Sterling Glass, is back in full force! Sterling is sent to Wynderly, an estate in Orange County, Virginia, for an insurance claim. In order to assess the value of the broken and missing pieces, she must uncover many facets of Mazie and Hoyt Wyndfield, the mysterious previous owners, and the current estate committee board members.
If you love antiques, you will certainly enjoy how author Emyl Jenkins’ knowledge is beautifully woven into the plot and used to gain insight into the owners. If you enjoy a good mystery, you will love the many unique characters and how an appraiser whose only job is to obtain a fair value finds the many clues to solve whodunit.
“If these walls could talk.” In The Big Steal, the antiques do the speaking. Emyl Jenkins is a great storyteller, and through the pictures and records, the characters come to life. But while you’re engrossed in the story, you will learn how to spot a fake or reproduction, and also get a strong dose of southern charm.
The Big Steal is a great book to take with you on vacation and you will find it hard to put it down. It will also make you want to visit antique stores and shop with detective eyes.
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