I read the first Scandal Mountain Antiques novel and waffled between requesting it or not. While the plot is good and the concepts well written, it was Edie Brown that almost made me pass this novel up.
In the first novel, Edie returned to her hometown and her familial antique store following the incarceration of her mother. Having managed to stave off the vultures so far, Edie is unsure as to how much longer she has when their septic tank becomes a major problem. Along the way, they have been asked to appraise a woman’s deceased mother’s items for any valuable antiques. Edie notices a collage that may be connected to a famous artist. Along with her uncle Tuck and Kala, she investigates and discovers more secrets than she anticipated.
I still do not like Edie Brown! She doesn’t listen to the people around her, which puts her and her loved ones in dangerous situations. She jumps to conclusions about Shane and bashes her mother almost every chance she gets. While I understand that her mother has let her down time and time again, I think it's time that she lets it go. I hope that after a critical conversation with certain people, she handles things better. I will have to wait for the 3rd novel to find out.
As for the mystery, it was perfect and flowed smoothly. Instead of a murder at the beginning, it starts with a possible art forgery investigation. The possible murder and the motivations came much later. If you are an artist in any style, an antique dealer, or in the medical field, this novel’s investigation will definitely intrigue you.
Overall, I rate this novel 4 out of 5 stars.
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