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Hidden Treasure
Hidden Treasure: A Josie Prescott Antiques Mystery | Jane K. Cleland
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The discovery of a mysterious antique trunk leads to a disappearanceand murderin the latest in this beloved cozy series set on the rugged New Hampshire coast, Jane K. Cleland's Hidden Treasure. When antiques expert Josie Prescott finds a mysterious trunk, no one thinks it could lead to murder. Josie, the owner of Prescotts Antiques & Auctions, and her new husband, Ty, have finally found their dream home, a Victorian beauty on the beach known in the town of Rocky Point as the Gingerbread House. It was recently vacated by Maudie Wilson, an aging widow, whose concerned nieces have moved her into a nearby assisted living facility. Josie befriends Maudie, who seems surprisingly sharp, considering her familys doubts about her soundness of mind. As Josie and Ty joyfully begin renovations on the Gingerbread House, the nieces report that Maudie, in her forgetfulness, may have left behind an old trunk, which shes desperate to get back. Sure enough, Josie finds the trunk inside a hidden compartment, and within it a jewel-encrusted box holding a sculpture of a cat. Josie can understand the sense of urgency about getting the objects backthey look valuable, and not just in the sentimental sense. But when Josie goes to return the box to Maudie, the woman has vanished. And on the floor of her empty apartment lies a corpse, a woman bludgeoned to death. Sick with worry for Maudies safety, Josie begins to piece together the clues to the murder. Everyone around her seems to want to pitch in, from Maudies family, to the receptionist at the facility, to the young couple helping Josie with her renovations, but with the killer so close to home, Josie has to be on her guard.
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#cozy #mysteryseries
Always have enjoyed the books in this series- great ongoing character development. An unusual storyline of a vanishing woman, a treasure test with possibly magical qualities, greed, a bludgeoned victim…this one kept me guessing.

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#superseptember #readathon

Midweek report: finished Hidden Treasure, read 3 chapters Unbound, I hour listening to Ludwig Conspiracy

EadieB @kspenmoll Doing Great 👍🏻 Keep going and let me know how you are doing! 3y
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A watermelon martini toast between friends Josie & Zoe: “To silver light in the dark of night.”

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#weeklyforecast #sophiesworld #philosophy #literarycrew #studentbuddyread
#superseptember #readathon
Have approximately 5 hrs left on LC- hope to do 2hrs.
SW-catch up & read from Marx on
WIP- next section
WHOTUS- intro/ch1
HT- 1/2 book
AAL- 2 chp

EadieB Thanks for participating in the readathon! 3y
kspenmoll @EadieB I enjoy them- helps me focus & I like knowing I am joining in with other Littens! Thanks for hosting.💜 3y
EadieB @kspenmoll You‘re welcome! Great reading! Yes it is fun reading 📖 with other Littens! 3y
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