Ruby Red Herring: An Avery Ayers Antique Mystery by Tracy Gardner (English) Hard

Description: Ruby Red Herring by Tracy Gardner "After her parents deaths, Avery Ayers takes over the family business...Now living back at home with her younger sister Tilly and their newly moved-in eccentric Aunt Midge and her Afghan hound, Averys life is filled with jewels, tapestries, paintings, and rare finds. But their world is rocked when Avery learns that the theft of a priceless ruby may be connected to her parents demise"-- FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A 2022 MARY HIGGINS CLARK AWARD NomineeIn this Avery Ayers Antique Mystery series debut, perfect for fans of Ellery Adams and Jane K. Cleland, an antiques appraiser hunts a missing gem while probing her parents deaths.After her parents deaths, Avery Ayers takes over the family business, Antiquities & Artifacts Appraised, from the home office in Lilac Grove and a branch in Manhattan. Now living back at home with her younger sister Tilly and their newly moved-in, eccentric Aunt Midge and her Afghan hound, Averys life is filled with jewels, tapestries, paintings, and rare finds. But their world is rocked when Avery learns that the theft of a priceless ruby may be connected to her parents demise.The trouble starts when the Museum of Antiquities hires Avery to appraise a rare, resplendent ruby. It bears a striking similarity to a solitary stone in the museums prized Xiang Dynasty bejeweled dragon medallion exhibit, which has long been missing one of its ruby eyes. Now, Avery and her colleagues--ostentatious Sir Robert Lane and fatherly Micah Abbott--suspect they may have the missing gem. But facets of the case remain cloudy. Security guard Art Smith is always underfoot but is not what he appears. Another body turns up connected to the appraisal. And Avery receives mysterious notes that begin to put her life in danger.Avery enlists possible ally Arts help in cutting the list of suspects who might have polished off her parents and swiped the jewel. Was it art collector Oliver Renell? Curator Nate Brennan? Acquisitions Liaison Francesca Giolitti? Actor Tyler Chadwick? Was the crime impersonal or perpetrated by someone all too close to Avery? If she cant find the culprit, lovely Lilac Grove may be the setting for Averys own death. Author Biography Tracy Gardner, a Detroit native, is a cozy mystery and womens fiction author. A registered nurse and the daughter of two teachers, Tracy lives with her husband and best friend of thirty years, their three great kids who come and go between college schedules, and a menagerie of spoiled rescue dogs and cats. She is a strong believer in the power of family, friends, music, and baked goods as staples to a happy life. Review Praise for Ruby Red Herring:"A lively combination of mystery, romance, and gemology that will appeal to fans of Jane K. Cleland and Paige Shelton."Kirkus Reviews "A superbly crafted whodunnit style mystery [that] showcases author Tracy Gardners impressive mastery of the genre."Midwest Book Review"Dont miss this wonderful mystery with a main character youll adore. I loved this book. Its a real gem!" Paige Shelton, New York Times bestselling author of the Scottish Bookshop mysteries"Tracy Gardner has created a complex mystery with delightful characters while giving us the coziness of a small town and the glamour of New York City."Sharon Dunn, USA Today bestselling author "RUBY RED HERRING shimmers and sparkles like the mysterious gemstone at the center of this cozy mystery. Full of twists and turns, I loved every page."Teri Wilson, USA Today bestselling author of The Accidental Beauty Queen "Ruby Red Herring was a delightfully charming and unique cozy. With great characters, lots of twists, and an intriguing premise, it was a pleasure to read."Jody Holford, author of the Britton Bay mysteries Review Quote Praise for Ruby Red Herring : "Dont miss this wonderful mystery with a main character youll adore. I loved this book. Its a real gem!" Paige Shelton, New York Times bestselling author of the Scottish Bookshop mysteries Details ISBN1643856596 Author Tracy Gardner Short Title Ruby Red Herring Publisher Crooked Lane Books Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1643856596 ISBN-13 9781643856599 Format Hardcover Subtitle An Avery Ayers Antique Mystery Series An Avery Ayers Antique Mystery Imprint Crooked Lane Books Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2021-06-08 NZ Release Date 2021-06-08 US Release Date 2021-06-08 Publication Date 2021-06-08 UK Release Date 2021-06-08 DEWEY 813.6 Audience General Pages 336 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141759198;

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