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. 2 |
What’s Your Passion?
Do you collect Carnival glass? Penguins? Wooden baskets? Thimbles? How does it feel when you discover a special example? Share your story with other antiques fans. It’s uncensored and reader-written. You can also read what others have written. What’s your most exciting find? Your biggest disappointment? Share your story with other antiques fans here.
Unpublished Fact
About Josie
"I love high heels. I don’t wear them often since I spend most of my time in work books, but I buy them anyway," Josie admits. "My favorite is a pair of turquoise pumps with three inch heels. I bought the shoes first—and then bought a dress to match."
Two Autographed Copies of Consigned to Death—Will You Be a Winner?
Jane’s running two trivia contests, one for everyone and one just for fans of Rex Stout’s Nero Wolfe books! Each month one lucky winner of each quiz will receive a free, autographed copy of Consigned to Death!
Take one or both of the trivia quizzes and enter to win!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?
Unlike England, America has never had an organized system of marking silver. While most American silversmiths followed the English system, in New York, some makers followed the Dutch system. This lack of a single protocol can make authenticating American silver challenging!
Cooking Tip from Josie’s Mom
In Consigned to Death, Josie makes chunky apple sauce—one of her favorite recipes from her mom. "If it tastes too sweet," Josie’s mom wrote, "add a dash or two of lemon. If it’s too tart, sprinkle in some sugar. If it’s bland, add more cinnamon, and if it’s still bland, add a pinch of salt." See more of Josie's Mom's Recipes.
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Consigned to Death
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Jane May Be in a City Near You!
Jane’s going on tour this spring! She’ll be in more than 20 cities—from New York City to Los Angeles and from Minneapolis to Houston. To view a listing of Jane’s appearances please consult her calendar. She’d love to meet you in person!