The Heirloom Murders

By Kathleen Ernst

Book Overview

As collections curator for Old World Wisconsin, Chloe Ellefson delights in losing herself in antiques and folk traditions--and forgetting her messy love life. But her peace is destroyed when her ex-boyfriend unexpectedly turns up, followed by a break-in at her friend Dellyn's historic house--a potential treasure trove of priceless antiques. Was the intruder hunting for the missing Eagle Diamond, a legendary gemstone unearthed in 1876? When a grisly murder takes place on the museum grounds, Chloe is further drawn into a mystery involving a rare variety of Swiss cheese, a nearly extinct heirloom flower...and plain, old-fashioned murderous greed. Winner of the 2011 Anne Powers Fiction Prize from the Council for Wisconsin Writers. Praise: "Chloe is an appealing character, and Ernst's depiction of work at a living museum lends authenticity and a sense of place to the involving plot."-- St. Paul Pioneer Press "Greed, passion, skill, and luck all figure in this surprise-filled outing."-- Publishers Weekly "Entertainment and edification."-- Mystery Scene "Interesting, well-drawn characters and a complicated plot make this a very satisfying read."-- The Mystery Reader

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 073872758X
• ISBN13: 9780738727585
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Midnight Ink
• Length: 349 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.3" x 8.0"