Antiques Bizarre

A cozy mystery with ';a fast-paced plot, plenty of tongue-in-cheek humor, and tips on antique collecting' (Library Journal). Spring has sprung a major leak in far-from-serene Serenity, as the Mississippi River drops in for an extended stay. With homes and businesses flooded, how better to help the town recover than by staging a church bazaar? Brandy Borne knows her mother Vivians plan, however, is more likely to lean toward bizarre, especially when she hears Mother wheedle a reclusive Russian heiress into donating the last Faberge egg ever created! When the winning bidder turns up mortally scrambled, Brandy and Mother cook up a plan to crack the case of this killer. . .who is one seriously bad egg!Includes Miss Brandy Bornes Tips On Antiques! ';Auction tips and a recipe for spicy beef stew enhance this satirical cozy.'Publishers WeeklyPraise for Barbara Allan and the Trash n Treasures Mystery Series. . . ';Top pick! . . .thrills, laugh-out-loud moments and amazingly real relationships.'Romantic Times Book Reviews ';Engaging and utterly believable.'Sara Paretsky ';This is surely one of the funniest cozy series going.'Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine