Prescott’s Antiques
A periodic newsletter for fans of
Jane K. Cleland’s traditional mystery series
featuring Josie Prescott
An Antiques Roadshow for Mystery Fans |
Vol. I, No. 1 |
Tell Us Your
Antiques Story
What’s your most exciting find? Your biggest disappointment? Share your story with other antiques fans here.
St. Martin’s Minotaur
ISBN 0-312-34725-1
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Free "Instant" On-line
Antiques Appraisal
To celebrate the publication of Consigned to Death, Jane is offering a free, professional, "instant" appraisal from one of the nation’s leading antiques auction and appraisal firms—Leslie Hindman Auctioneers Use the on-line form to submit your item—it may be selected for a free on-line appraisal !
Antiques Collecting Fact
Did You Know?
Josie warns furniture collectors to consider height in determining a table’s age. "People were shorter in previous centuries, so tables were lower," Josie explained.
To order a personalized, autographed copy of Consigned to Death
Contact Jane K. Cleland's neighborhood bookstore,
The Black Orchid Bookshop (212.734.5980) BOrchid@aol.com
Unpublished Fact
About Josie
Josie’s favorite fruit is papaya. "It’s hard to get a good papaya in New Hampshire," she said. "But the blueberries are the best in the world, and I really like blueberries, too."
Launch Date Set
You’re Invited!
The Black Orchid Bookstore, in New York City, will host the launch event for Consigned to Death. The reading and signing will take place on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. For all of Jane’s appearances please consult her calendar.
A Nero Wolfe Trivia Challenge
A devoted fan of Rex Stout’s Nero Wolfe books, and a long-time member of the Wolfepack, Jane inserted several pieces of Wolfe trivia into Consigned to Death. See if you can spot them! Take the trivia quiz and enter to win an autographed copy of Consigned to Death!