Friday, August 31, 2018

Death by Estate Sale?






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Pen & Ink Mysteries

by Krista Davis




Dolly Cavanaugh suggested my sister Veronica and I go to an estate sale in Georgetown, Washington DC. It wasn't far from my house. It was sad to see the belongings of a former Ambassador arranged haphazardly on tables and being sold. After all, they were treasures to him and his wife. Now they were being discarded for next to nothing.

Dolly challenged us to select the most valuable item on a table of knickknacks. Boy, were we wrong! Veronica and I are going to go to more estate sales. We made a mint off a little item that Dolly pointed out. I would have ignored it entirely.

But that evening, Dolly's life came to an abrupt end and a rare book that she bought at the estate sale had disappeared. I can't help wondering if there's a connection.

What's the most amazing thing you ever found at an estate sale?

THE COLORING CROOK is coming on November 29th. Krista is giving away TWO books  today! The winners' choice of COLOR ME MURDER or an advance reader copy of THE COLORING CROOK. Leave a comment with your email address to enter!

Please note that due to a previous giveaway snafu, the following people have already been entered in this contest: Dianne Bahn; Mama Hen; Deb; Claudia; traveler; Not really; and ptclayton.


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  1. Marla BradeenAugust 31, 2018 at 6:19 AM

    I have never been to an estate sale. I doubt I would recognize a valuable antique or rare book if I saw one! mbradeen [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  2. DebbyAugust 31, 2018 at 6:32 AM

    I went once and found an amazing book case and some great books.
    debby236 at gmail dot com

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  3. DebAugust 31, 2018 at 8:49 AM

    I love estate sales! I always look for cookbooks, children's books, and mysteries!
    Don't know if I am the Deb that has been entered, but if not, please enter me for the giveaway!
    [email protected]

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  4. Autumn TrapaniAugust 31, 2018 at 8:51 AM

    I honestly have never been to an estate sale. I like to browse in antique malls and once found an egg poacher exactly like the one my mother had. Thanks for the giveaway! aut1063(at)gmail(dot)com

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  5. Kay GarrettAugust 31, 2018 at 9:12 AM

    The most fascinating thing I've found at an estate sale has to be a Beulah cookie jar. Hubby loves Elsie the Cow old items and to find a cookie jar of not Elsie but her daughter Beulah in mint condition was awesome. Not only was this cookie jar in mint condition including the original little sound box in the lid that moos when you take the lid off, but I got it for a fraction of its value because no one seemed to know who she was. They just said cow jar on the label. Needless to say hubby was VERY happy when I got home. :)

    Thank you for the marvelous chance to win one of Krista's book. Love this author's books! I've read "COLOR ME MURDER" and highly recommend it to anyone wanting a great book to read. If I were fortunate enough to be selected, I would be beyond thrilled to get a copy of "THE COLORING CROOK".
    2clowns at arkansas dot net

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  6. Daniele KAugust 31, 2018 at 9:41 AM

    I've never been to an estate sale other than for members of my own family. I did take a lovely luncheon tea set from my grandmother's. Thank you for the chance to win. I cannot wait to read The Coloring Crook since I really enjoyed Color Me Murder. Dmskrug3 at hotmail dot com

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  7. travelerAugust 31, 2018 at 10:21 AM

    Estate sales are treasure troves. I found a lovely set of glasses which were a unique color. I display them and enjoy them everyday. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

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  8. petiteAugust 31, 2018 at 10:36 AM

    I haven't been to an estate sale although there are many here in town. I would enjoy this special giveaway. Thanks. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  9. SandyG265August 31, 2018 at 11:13 AM

    I’ve only been to one estate sale. It was across the street and they gave us a couple of bird feeders and poles because it was near the end of the sale and they hadn’t sold.
    sgiden at verizon(.)net

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  10. Grandma CootieAugust 31, 2018 at 11:39 AM

    Oh oh, have to admit I've never been to an estate sale. Not sure why because I know it's not really like a yard sale,w which I don't enjoy.
    sallycootie(at)gmail(dot)com

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  11. RimaAugust 31, 2018 at 12:11 PM

    I love going to estate sales! This series is so different and I loved the first installment! [email protected]

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  12. Kay BennettAugust 31, 2018 at 12:51 PM

    I have never been to an estate sale, but we used to have what we call down here a junk store near us. When I was about to turn 16 I found a fabulous art deco bedroom set, bed, wardrobe and makeup cabinet with stool. I got it for a fabulous price and kept that until I was bout 25 then gave it to my niece. I loved that thing. Cant wait for the new release. Already pre-ordered. kayt18 (at) comcast (dot) net

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  13. Judy TuckerAugust 31, 2018 at 1:22 PM

    Have not been to many sales. Nothing interesting found.
    judytucker1947atgmaildotcom

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  14. Cheryl ArcemontAugust 31, 2018 at 1:36 PM

    I have only been to a couple estate sales and haven't found anything I wanted (that I could afford!) I have been wanting the Pen & Ink Mystery books from Kristin Davis for some time. Just need funds to buy! Thank you for the chance to get Color Me Murder book!
    teddi1961(at)arcemont(dot)com

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    1. KristaSeptember 13, 2018 at 10:59 AM

      Congratulations, Cheryl! You are winner #2!

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