The Antique Hunter's Guide to Murder

‘Know thyself’ was written over the portal of the antique world. Over the portal of the new world ‘Be thyself’ shall be written.” —Oscar Wilde

Nostalgia is the bittersweet acceptance of all we were and what we’ll never be again.

His smile faltered when our eyes met, but he composed himself and held out his hand for a limp handshake that made me shiver.

I thought bravery had deserted me, but it hadn't. It had been swallowed by grief, and now I was slowly emerging from that pool.

We buy an antique because we love it, love its history, its story. We want it in our home, so to hell with what the fashionistas think.

Sooner or later we all leave this earth. What matters is the story we’ve left behind.” —Arthur Crockleford

The hunt for a good book was topped only by the hunt for the perfect antique.

so to hell with what the fashionistas think.

This plate is different than before, but it’s still precious,” said Arthur. “Most of us have been broken in one way or another. We don’t need to hide the scars, for they make us who we are. This break was mended with real gold.

Know thyself’ was written over the portal of the antique world. Over the portal of the new world ‘Be thyself’ shall be written.” —Oscar Wilde