{"product_id":"the-art-of-betrayal-isbn-9781643855943","title":"The Art of Betrayal","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn Connie Berry's third Kate Hamilton mystery, American antique dealer Kate Hamilton's spring is cut short when a body turns up at the May Fair pageant.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpring is a magical time in England--bluebells massing along the woodland paths, primrose and wild thyme dotting the meadows. Antiques dealer Kate Hamilton is spending the month of May in the Suffolk village of Long Barston, enjoying precious time with Detective Inspector Tom Mallory. While attending the May Fair, the annual pageant based on a well-known Anglo-Saxon folktale, a body turns up in the middle of the festivities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKate is even more shocked when she learns the murder took place in antiquity shop owner Ivor Tweedy's stockroom and a valuable Chinese pottery jar that she had been tasked with finding a buyer for has been stolen. Ivor may be ruined. Insurance won't cover a fraction of the loss.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Tom leads the investigation, Kate begins to see puzzling parallels between the murder and local legends. The more she learns, the more convinced she is that the solution to both crimes lies in the misty depths of Anglo-Saxon history and a generations-old pattern of betrayal. It's up to Kate to unravel this Celtic knot of lies and deception to save Ivor's business.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Betrayal\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[A] traditional mystery that combines British legend with a contemporary story of crime and betrayal.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A delight for lovers of antiques and complicated mysteries with a touch of romance.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An engaging cast of characters that will appeal to fans of Jane K. Cleland’s Josie Prescott novels and Barbara Allan’s Trash ’n’ Treasures mysteries.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Booklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A smartly written, cozy mystery that will especially appeal to history buffs.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Midwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Kate is a well-written character . . . [and] the small English town enhances the story.”\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—Red Carpet Crash\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Art of Betrayal\u003c\/i\u003e is a magnificent book in the finest tradition of English countryside mysteries.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eGumshoe Review\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“Readers will be counting the days until the next installment in this series.”\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—Cozy Mystery Book Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for the Kate Hamilton mysteries:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A modern day \u003ci\u003eOutlander\u003c\/i\u003e.\"   \u003cbr\u003e—Hank Phillippi Ryan, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Grabbed my attention from the start and didn’t let up.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Bailey Cates, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Deliciously atmospheric and beautifully written.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Peg Cochran, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“As satisfying as a full Scottish breakfast, entertaining as a highland fling, and mysterious as the Loch Ness monster.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Sherry Harris, Agatha Award-nominated author \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Masterfully plotted with compelling characters and a setting rich in history.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Gretchen Archer, bestselling author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A Scottish delight that will keep you on your toes.”\u003cbr\u003e—Carlene O’Connor, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An unforgettable, heart-pounding mystery in the windswept Scottish Isles.”\u003cbr\u003e—Duffy Brown, national bestselling author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Atmosphere, suspense, a cracking-good mystery, and characters I want to meet again soon.” \u003cbr\u003e—Molly MacRae, national bestselling author \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Suspenseful layers of intrigue and intelligent characters.”\u003cbr\u003e—Hannah Reed, national bestselling author \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“I was caught from the first page.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Fran Stewart, award-winning author \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The fascinating antiques lore is woven seamlessly into the story.”\u003cbr\u003e—Jane Cleland, award-winning author \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Will appeal to readers of Paige Shelton...and Jane Cleland.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e starred review, Debut of the Month\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Historic settings, antiquing tips, and a surprising motive.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A well-realized cast and a beautifully described setting.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Suspenseful [and] elegantly written.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A delightful myster.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eTulsa Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“A deftly crafted mystery by a master of the genre.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eConnie Berry\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the Kate Hamilton Mysteries, set in  the UK and featuring an American antiques dealer with a gift for  solving crimes. Like her protagonist, Connie was raised by antiques  dealers who instilled in her a passion for history, fine art, and  travel. During college she studied at the University of Freiburg in  Germany and St. Clare's College, Oxford, where she fell under the spell  of the British Isles. In 2019 Connie won the IPPY Gold Medal for Mystery  and was a finalist for the Agatha Award’s Best Debut. She’s a member of  Mystery Writers of America and is on the board of the Guppies and her  local Sisters in Crime chapter. Besides reading and writing mysteries,  Connie loves history, foreign travel, cute animals, and all things  British. She lives in Ohio with her husband and adorable Shih Tzu,  Emmie. You can learn more about Connie and her books at her website  www.connieberry.com.","brand":"Crooked Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303319687397,"sku":"NP9781643855943","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781643855943.jpg?v=1767738141","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-art-of-betrayal-isbn-9781643855943","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}