The Mystery of the China Horse: A cozy crime mystery set in an English village (The Antique Shop Mysteries)

First published 2026

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Antiques Roadshow meets Agatha Christie! Discover your next favourite cozy mystery series, featuring a funny, feisty antique dealer turned amateur sleuth who lives in the cosiest corner of Kent. Warm-hearted, independent Lina Townend has a nose for a bargain and a talent for sniffing out trouble — but why is she tripping over suspicious china horses wherever she goes?! Lina has more than enough on her (antique) plate. With her beloved mentor Griff in hospital, she’s running their little village antique shop solo — juggling restoration jobs, bills, and chancers who think she’s an easy target. So when a well-spoken stranger offers her a rare china horse, Lina’s instincts start to prickle. The piece is flawless — too flawless — and the woman’s story feels rehearsed. She turns the deal down. But when suspiciously similar horses start appearing across Kent, Lina realises she’s uncovered something far more dangerous than a one-off scam. Someone is flooding the market with perfect forgeries, and they’ll do anything to keep the truth buried. Lina must rely on all her instincts like never before.

Published: 15 Apr 2026
Pages: 256
Publisher: Joffe Books
Edition: Paperback
Elsewhere: Open Library