Larceny and Old Lace (Den of Antiquity) [Mass Market Paperback]

Tamar Myers (Author)

Book Description

Series: Den of Antiquity | Publication Date: June 1, 1996

For Whom The Bell Pulls Tolls

As owner of the Den of Antiquity, recently divorced(but never bitter!) Abigail Timberlake is accustomed to delving into the past, searching for losttreasures, and navigating the cutthroat world of rival dealers at flea marketsand auctions. Still, she never thought she'd be putting her expertise in mayhemand detection to other use -- until crotchety "junque" dealer, Abby's aunt Eulonia Wiggins, was found murdered!

Although Abigail is puzzled by the instrument of death -- an exquisite antiquebell pull that Aunt Eulonia never would have had the taste to aquire -- she's willing to let the authorities find the culprit. But now, Auntie's priceless lace is missing,and somebody's threatened Abby's most priceless possession: her son, Charlie.It's up to Abby to put the murderer "on the block."

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About the Author

TAMAR MYERS is the author of fifteen previous Den of Antiquity mysteries: Larceny and Old Lace; Gilt by Association; The Ming and I; So Faux, So Good; Baroque and Desperate; Estate of Mind; A Penny Urned; Nightmare in Shining Armor; Splendor in the Glass; Tiles and Tribulations; Statue of Limitations; Monet Talks; The Cane Mutiny; Death of a Rug Lord; and Poison Ivory. She is also the author of the novel The Witch Doctor's Wife and the Magdalena Yoder series. She is an avid antiques collector, and lives in the Carolinas.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Avon (June 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0380782391
• ISBN-13: 978-0380782390
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #344,454 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Tamar Myers, who is of Mennonite background, is the author of the Pennsylvania Dutch mysteries and the Den of Antiquity series. Born and raised in the Congo, she lives in North Carolina.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Old Lace Fresh and Fun, April 4, 2002

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Ann Sherry (Michigan) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Larceny and Old Lace (Den of Antiquity) (Mass Market Paperback)

This first in Ms. Myers' "Den of Antiquity" series was the most fun I've had reading since I finished her last book of her other series. Abby Timberlake is the owner of an antique shop in the south. When her aunt is murdered, she sets about to find the killer. You don't want to read ahead, because that would mean missing out on Ms. Myers' sparkling wit and humor that peppers each page. The reading goes fast since it's a page-turner, and the time spent is truly a relaxing, enjoyable escape. I won't even complain about the price of paperbacks with a book like this. Worth every penny. I've read all of Ms. Myers' Penn-Dutch mysteries. I was happy to see that this series is quite unlike her other. Characters are different, more liberal and not as restrained because of their religion as in the Penn-Dutch books. The plot was thick enough, and the killer a real surprise. A pure pleasure.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Beginning, September 2, 2003

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"paglobegirl" (Monroeville, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Larceny and Old Lace (Den of Antiquity) (Mass Market Paperback)

I was already reading Myers' Penn Dutch Inn Series when I began this one. The Den of Antiquity series begins with Larceny and Old Lace. After reading this first book in the series, I was hooked and almost lost interest in the other series.

I do not have a whole lot of knowledge or interest in antiques. I was not too sure if I would be able to keep up with that aspect of the story. As it turns out, you don't have to have either to enjoy this book. For antique buffs, you should enjoy the references and descriptions of the many antiques mentioned in Larceny and Old Lace. For those of us with little or no interest in antiques, Myers does an excellant job of not talking over our heads and bogging us down. The only complaint is that there are just a few too many characters so it is hard to get to know some of them. This is not all that uncommon with books that are the first in a series. If you continue to read the series, you will become more familiar with and, I think, grow to love the characters that are the major players in Abigail's life. So just be patient with this first book. The best thing about Larceny and Old Lace and the others in the series is the sense of humor. If you are like me, I enjoy mysteries that are not very complex and that will make you laugh. I have read many different series by various authors and have found Tamar Myers has the best sense of humor out of all of them. When you are done, you will remember the wonderful main characters, interesting story and laugh-out-loud humor. This is a series that only gets better as it goes. Start with Larceny and Old Lace and move ahead to Gilt By Association.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An antique "cozy", September 24, 2000

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Karen Potts (Lake Jackson, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Larceny and Old Lace (Den of Antiquity) (Mass Market Paperback)

Abigail Timberlake is building a new life for herself after her divorce from Buford, who has run off with a woman named Tweetie. She has opened a place called the Den of Antiquity in her hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina. Her life is turned upside-down when her Aunt Eulonia Wiggins is found strangled to death by an antique bellpull. Immediate suspects are members of the Selwyn Avenue Antique Dealers Association of which Abilgail and her aunt are members. Eventually the suspect list grows to include a suspicious stranger who slips Abigail a fish with a threatening note attached. She pursues the woman and finds a solution to the murder which neither she nor the reader suspects. This is a light and humorous read, which I recommend.