An Auction of Secrets
(2025)(The first book in the Cotswold Antique Mystery series)
A novel by Victoria Tait
Dotty Sayers is back - but some truths should never go under the hammer.
Taking over a prestigious Cotswold auction house should be a dream come true for antiques expert Dotty Sayers. But when a scandal involving its owners hits the headlines, the business teeters on the brink of collapse, and Dotty must fight to keep its doors open.Amid the cluttered antiques and dusty heirlooms of a routine house clearance, Dotty uncovers a discovery tied to a long-concealed secret. But as she digs deeper, it becomes clear someone will do anything to keep the truth from coming to light.
Dotty’s best friend, Keya Varma, is balancing life as the owner of the bustling Waterwheel Café with her first job as a crime scene manager. But what starts as a nervous first assignment soon pulls her into a case that connects unexpectedly to Dotty’s unsettling discovery.
As the two friends join forces, their search for answers pulls them into a world of long-buried secrets and lies. With threats looming and danger closing in, Dotty and Keya must rely on their courage and the support of their loved ones to uncover the truth before it shatters the quiet heart of rural life.
Going once, going twice… make the winning bid with An Auction of Secrets today!
Genre: Cozy Mystery