Princess Fuzzypants here: Molly is such a fascinating character. Author and collectibles expert, she is also a pretty good sleuth and unlike many cozy heroines, her services are encouraged and enlisted by her friend and detective Lombardi. In fact, he acknowledges that people open up and talk to her where they resist with him. They make a very effective team, if he can just keep her out of danger.
Molly and her husband are attending a gala when the owner of a failing book shop falls to his death. He is an unpleasant character to say the least and no one is truly mourning his passing including his son, who has asked Molly to investigate once it is clear his father was murdered. Maxim lost his mother mere months before where she was swept out to sea during a night swim in the ocean. She was the sister of the hostess of the big gala and while disinherited for marrying the murdered man, she is missed by all who knew her, including her sister.
Things get more complicated when Molly learns the dead sister and her husband had stolen a family heirloom, a Faberge egg that no one outside the family knew existed. Did she steal the egg or was her sister involved in the sale? Who is the mysterious buyer on the dark web who wants the egg very badly and would he kill to get it? Even more baffling, where is the egg? Galina, the dead sister, hid the egg before she left for Florida to complete the transaction. No one can find it in spite of intensive searches. No one, that is, until Molly figures it out.
But once the egg is in her hands, things really get wild and things that seemed true are thrown into question. I must admit I had suspicions about the final twists but it was still fun reading how it transpired.
Five purrs and two paws up.

This was my first Antiques and Collectibles cozy series book. It didn't take me long to be able to keep track of characters or to see how they developed. I will need to read the previous books to see how Molly met her husband, Matt and developed a friendship with the local detective to the point that it is not the least bit adversarial. That would be a new dynamic for me with regards to the cozy genre. I would also like to know more about her niece and nanny, Starling.
Now this particular story has some very interesting aspects to it between the multiple suspects with multiple motives and of course the mysterious Faberge' egg that is missing. Molly does a great job of hunting down the clues which makes sense since she is a senior staff writer for a magazine called Collector's weekly. Which means she can spot a phony and is excellent at determining provenance. From antique sleuth to all out sleuth and she has a supportive family including her Mom who is not adverse to going on a fact finding day trip or providing "back up" should the situation need it, especially now that Molly has become a Mom herself.
I was able to solve part of the story before the big reveal but not right away which makes this a fun and entertaining cozy with colorful and rich details, much like the colorful and rich egg.

A Fatal Faberge is quite a treat. It is a fast paced cozy mystery with well filled out characters and a good plot. I like that the main character, who is our amateur sleuth, is friends with the detective. In fact her whole family is, mother included. The plot keeps you interested and propelled forward and the characters are very likeable and interact well. I definitely want to read the rest of the series. Highly recommended! (Also reviewed on Amazon and Goodreads. Links not available at this time.)

Its a good thing that Molly has a great husband, especially with her penchant for getting herself into hot water. This 8th book in the series has a gala, family secrets, a not so well liked book dealer, a rare book that all combines to make an interesting mystery. Molly definitely gets herself into some situations that leaves you wondering if the characters she is dealing with would really trust her that much. I like this series though, and look forward to reading the next one

A Fatal Fabrege is the eighth book in the Antiques & Collectibles Mysteries series by Ellery Adams and Parker Riggs, but it can be read as a stand alone. I hadn’t read any of the earlier books and I didn’t feel like I was missing anything – the authors do an excellent job of filling in the background without the explanation being obtrusive.

Molly Appleby, writer for Collector’s Weekly has a history of helping the police solve murders. When the owner of the failing antiquarian bookstore Rarus Books plunges to his death in the middle of a fundraising gala, Molly gets involved in figuring out who-done-it and why.

Molly’s observational and reasoning skills makes her an ideal unofficial colleague for Detective Lombardi. There are several red herrings and secrets and complex characters – enough to keep me reading late into the night. I will probably start at the beginning of the series, although it wasn’t necessary to the enjoyment of this short novel.

I received this book from NetGalley. The opinions are my own.

I was so glad to see another book in this series and this one didn't disappoint. The characters are interesting as is the premise of antiques. It does seem a bit unrealistic that the police utilize her assistance a great deal in their investigation.

I'm looking forward to see what Mallory stumbles into next.

This mystery started out slow but soon the pace picked up. It has plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing. The characters were wonderful especially molly. The story was complex and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I would love to read another one from this series.

Ellery Adams continues writing top notch cozies in several series. In this series, Molly Appleby, a writer for an collector's magazine, finds herself enmeshed in cases involving antiques...this time a Fabrege egg. Intelligent and resourceful, Molly unravels a tapestry of family abandonment, history and expectations while searching for the murderer of a disagreeable bookstore owner. Characters are interesting and well defined with a twisty, but fair, mystery.

I  received a free digital copy of this book from Netgalley for an honest review.


Ellery Adams is one of my favorite authors! This is a perfect addition to this series as book #8. I love the character development and how the mystery unfolds.

Once again the author brings a thrilling mystery with intriguing twists and turns in the plot to keep you guessing and intrigued. Entwined around interesting and charming characters, the plot will keep you turning pages and ignoring the world until you uncover the truth! Molly, the main character, is quite interesting as she has been developed as a real person. She is a normal size, intelligent, naturally a sleuth as a reporter and encompasses flaws that most of us have rather than an idealized character of what we should want to be. She and her group of friends are interesting people that you would love to have the chance to meet if only they were real! While the plots keep me entertained, the characters have me hooked and ready for more!

Molly is excited to be attending a fundraiser hosted by the ever private Natasha Gordon. Natasha has an amazing home and getting the chance.to have a look behind the doors is something Molly just can't pass up. When a man is pushed from a balcony during g the event chaos insues. Molly is there right after it happens and she realizes the man is the owner of a bookshop in town. She soon learns that he is Natasha's brother-in-law and husband to her late sister who died from drowning not that long ago. The man's so asks Molly for her help and she just can't refuse, helping is just in her DNA. Molly soon comes to learn that the whole family has secrets and figuring out fact from fiction is the only way she will find the truth. Follow along as Molly asks questions, digs into everyone's background, and puts the pieces together in hopes that the answers she seeks will be brought to light.

A Fatal Fabergé by Ellery Adams and Parker Riggs is the eighth instalment in their Antiques and Collectibles series. Although I have not read the entire series, I was able to easily follow the characters and plot.

In A Fatal Fabergé, the reader catches up with the courageous protagonist Molly Appleby in Vermont, a place wonderfully and vividly brought to life by Ellery Adams and Parker Riggs. Collector’s Weekly reporter and antique lover Molly along with her hubby, Matt are attending a fabulous gala at an historic mansion, Misty Vale, on The Gordon Estate, where visitors are not usually allowed. The host is Natasha Gordon, an heiress known for her charitable events and aversion to the limelight. During the gala, Molly is approached to write an article for a obnoxious local trader, Curtis Cobb, whose rare bookstore is facing financial ruin. She declines but when he is later found murdered, she decides to follow the clues and leads at the request of his son, Maxim. Molly's curiosity gets the better of her and she finds herself in a world of privilege and affluence. At the heart of the investigation is a Fabergé egg that has been hidden within the family for years.

As the mystery deepens, suspects and clues abound. Molly is a terrific character: clever, outgoing, loving, and thoughtful. However, her intrepid sense of curiosity frequently gets her in trouble. She has a supportive and considerate husband, as well as the respect of Detective Lombardi, but she has a mum who frets... with very good reason, as Molly has a habit of putting herself in danger.

A Fatal Fabergé is a compelling, twisted little mystery, and this is a very enjoyable series: one that I confidently recommend to cozy readers.

I received a complimentary digital copy of this novel, at my request, from Beyond The Page Publishing via NetGalley and this review is my own unbiased opinion.

A fabulous jeweled egg worth millions, a suspicious death, a failing bookstore, and near financial ruin are key elements in this interesting “Antiques & Collectibles Mysteries” series. Strong storyline and good character development are a winning combination. Will appeal to wide readership.
Note: can be read as a stand-alone novel.
Thanks to #NetGalley and #AFatalFabergé for this advanced digital copy.

This is the 8th book in the Antiques and Collectibles Mystery Series. I haven’t read all of them, just the first three. I was given an opportunity by the publisher and Netgalley after the publication date.

Our story features Molly Applebee, a contributing reporter for an antique magazine, Collector’s Weekly, who lives in Vermont with her husband, Matt.
Molly is attending a black-tie charity event when one of the guests, Curtis Cobb falls to his death from an upper floor. The police are called, it’s deemed not to be an accident. The victim’s son asks Molly to investigate.
This is a standalone book. I found the writing well-done, the characters developed, and plenty to keep me turning the pages.

As with many cozy mysteries, the heroine places herself in danger without thinking.
I did find the story entertaining and highly recommend it.

It is a new-to-me series. I fell in love with the characters after just one chapter, so I decided to read the entire series before going any further with this book. However, this book stand on it's own. Molly Appleby is such a likeable sleuth. Her job as a reporter makes a perfect cover for asking nosy questions to get to the bottom of the murders in which she finds herself involved.

In the latest Antiques & Collectibles mystery from Ellery Adams and Parker Riggs, Molly Appleby enters the world of a wealthy heiress and her family. As she talks to the suspects in the death of a rare books dealer, I found myself disliking every last one of them! I could not guess the culprit but I wouldn't have minded the crime being pinned on any one of them. It was an enjoyable read with some interesting, if not wholly unexpected, twists.

Thanks to Ellery Adams and NetGalley for providing me with this Advanced Readers Copy.

Another solid cozy mystery from Ellery Adams. Amateur sleuth, Molly, is a joy to follow as she investigates local murders wherever she is. In the eighth installment, we find her at home in Vermont during a cold winter. Her little one is growing like a weed, her family is settled and she feels apart of her community. While attending a fundraiser, a local rare bookseller has died under mysterious circumstances. Molly's curiosity gets the best of her and she finds herself in a world of privilege. The center of the investigation is around a Faberge egg that has been hidden within a local family for years.

I admit I love to read about the Russian era centered around the Faberge eggs. I cannot even say why but I find myself drawn to the stories writers have weaved. My only wish is there had been more history given about the egg but that is a personal wish as what is given in the story is perfect.

A Fatal Faberge can be read as a standalone. There is enough backstory given without dragging down the readers who have read the entire story but gives new readers the connections needed. The mystery provides the necessary red herrings to make the reader question their guesses to the killer.

An entertaining read for cozy mystery fans of all ages.

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher, Beyond the Page Publishing, through NetGalley. Any and all opinions expressed in the above review is entirely my own.

A excellent cozy mystery, engrossing and entertaining.
I loved the fast paced and complex plot, the well thought and likable cast of characters, and the solid mystery.
I love this series and can't wait to read the next instalment.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

Ellery Adams is one of my favorite mystery authors who is currently writing. I've sampled (or completely read) books in many of her series and have never been disappointed. Now I can add the Antiques and Collectibles series to that list. This eighth book in the series is terrific.

Molly Appleby, a writer for an antiques magazine makes for a likeable sleuth and the supporting cast of characters is also terrific.

My only gripe is one that is common to amateur sleuths. I hate when they do stupid things but Molly isn't the first amateur sleuth to do that, nor will she be the last.

Highly recommended to cozy fans!!

A good book with an interesting little mystery. The mystery was not too difficult to figure out so those readers that may tend to get frustrated by books with a too complex plot shouldn't have a hard time with this one. This is my first time reading this author collaboration and I would be willing to try another one of their books.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book I received from NetGalley.

A Fatal Faberge by Ellery Adams and Parker Riggs is the eighth in the Antiques and Collectibles series. I have not read the entire series and I was able to easily pick up the charcters and the plot . I love cozy mysteries about collectibles and antiques so I look forward to reading the other books in this fun series. Thank you to Net Galley and to the publisher for the opportunity. My review opinion is my own.

We rejoin our intripd protagonist Molly in Vermont. i love the author's descriptions of life in Vermont that bring the small town Molly's lives in to life for the reader. Molly and her husband Matt are attending a fabulous gala at a historic mansion where visitors are not usually allowed. Molly writes for a collectible magazine and loves all things antique so she is excited to visit the old mansion. During the gala the owner's son ask Molly to meet his Father to discuss the possibility of doing an article . The old man is drunk and rude and Molly flees the conversation without any possibility of a interview. When the man is found dead later at the gala Molly is curious to find out what really happened and who may have murdered him. She is soon investigating with her husband at her side and finding multiple suspects as the victim was very disliked in the community. Soon Molly finds out a priceless Faberge egg is possibly involved and the mystery deepens. Suspects and clues abound to a pleasing conclusion. .

I enjoy this series for the information on antiques, the great charcters and setting. The author's have created a enjoyed cozy series that I hope will continue into the future. Very well done to the author's .
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