Antique Alibi

A Darla Digby Cozy Mystery #2

by Fiona Grace

“A great story of murder, romance, new beginnings, love, friendships and a wonderful cascade of mystery.”
--Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor)
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ANTIQUE A DARLA DIGBY COZY MYSTERY (BOOK #2) is the second book in a new cozy mystery series by Fiona Grace, #1 bestselling author of Murder in the Manor, which has over 10,000 five star reviews!

When antiques expert Darla Digby decides it’s time for a change, she quits her appraiser job and seeks out rare antiques for wealthy clients. But when Darla finds herself having to solve a murder mystery, she gets more than she bargained for….

When a priceless Fabergé egg vanishes and a Russian expatriate is found dead, it's up to Darla to crack the case. With her eye for the exquisite and knack for navigating danger, Darla must sift through a maze of clues before the true value of the artifact—and the motive behind the murder—is forever concealed.

Plunge into the enchanting world of the Darla Digby series, a place where adventure intertwines with witty humor and charming quirks. Here, you'll find a seamless blend of humor, heartfelt emotions, and unexpected twists. Be prepared to meet an endearing protagonist who is sure to win your heart and keep you engrossed until the early morning hours.

Future books in the series are also available!

"Very entertaining. I highly recommend this book to the permanent library of any reader that appreciates a very well written mystery, with some twists and an intelligent plot. You will not be disappointed. Excellent way to spend a cold weekend!"
--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (regarding Murder in the Manor)
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“The story line wasn't just a who done it, but had a story about her life and romance, including village life. Very entertaining.”
--Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor)
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“It has endearing and sometimes quirky characters, a plot that keeps you reading and the right amount of romance. I can’t wait to start book two!”
--Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor)
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“What a great story of murder, romance, new beginnings, love, friendships and a wonderful cascade of mystery.”
--Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor)
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“This is a clean contemporary romance that you will find hard to put down!”
--Amazon reviewer (regarding Always, Forever)
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“A bit of romance and a very determined woman! I have read many of Fiona Grace's novels and loved every one of them—this was no exception. I am looking forward to reading the rest of this new series!”
--Amazon reviewer (regarding Always, With You)
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Genres: Fiction, Mystery, Cozy Mystery, Amazon, Mystery Thriller, Cozy

186 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 27, 2025

About the author

Debut author Fiona Grace is author of the LACEY DOYLE COZY MYSTERY series which includes MURDER IN THE MANOR (Book #1), DEATH AND A DOG (Book #2) and CRIME IN THE CAFE (Book #3). Fiona would love to hear from you, so please visit www.fionagraceauthor.com to receive free ebooks, hear the latest news, and stay in touch.

Reviews

[Kellie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fun cozy mystery involving a missing Faberge egg! Darla is an antique hunter and was hired by a couple looking to see if this was a real Faberge egg or a good fake one.

It's a quick and very enjoyable story that I really liked!

I highly recommend this one!
Enjoy and Happy Reading 💫💫

[Victoria · Rating 3 out of 5]

Got a minute or ten? Super quick read! But the crime was solved. (Just me, but I found the dog annoying.)

[Cathy Hatrock · Rating 5 out of 5]

Likeable main character, pleasant read

A fun book, with a relatable main character, this book reads quickly with no foul language, no graphic scenes. Conversation is natural and descriptions are just right, not overly detailed. And what's with the bobby pins in the bangs! Entertaining and refreshing.

[Larry · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a new adventure in a fun series. Darla quit her job and is now an independent heirloom appraiser. She is contacted by a woman wanting her to appraise an egg they had. Since Darla was not familiar with this type of item she takes it to an appraiser who is familiar and has to leave it with him. The next morning, she comes back to find the appraiser dead and the egg missing. The characters are interesting and far too many of them seem like suspects and poor Darla is the prime suspect yet again. with a lot of work and far too many red herrings, she finally finds the egg only to be stopped by the killer. I highly recommend this book and look forward to the next one.

[Lisa]

This book picks up where #1 left off: Darla is breaking out on her own, and she gets a call from a potential client who's not sure if her family heirloom is what can save the family business or just of memory value rather than monetary. Darla thinks it may be a Fabergé egg, so she enlists the help of an Eastern European expert, but when he's found dead and her client's egg is missing, Darla plays amateur sleuth when she finds herself a suspect again

[Colleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun read

Darla Digby, an antique hunter, has an opportunity beyond what she could ever have imagined. Unfortunately, she has barely begun before the item she wanted to have appraised is stolen. She will have to go to great lengths to locate it, and she’s on a deadline.

This is an easy book to read. I enjoyed it.

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

thrilling murder mystery involving antiques specialists

Completely enjoyable from start to finish, with Darla and her companion Russell terrier, Winston, always at her side. The descriptions of the various antiques that Darla came across made me feel as if I were seeing them in person. Highly recommend this book.

[Jerry Chick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rather an interesting cozy mystery. Protagonist is relatable if not unique in the world of cozies. Good story but ending was a bit of a let down; as if the author just wanted to get the story to it's conclusion. Still, a good read.

[Marion S. Sachs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun read- Darla always manages to get into trouble!

[mike · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like the book. The terrier was a hit as a side kick. Nice twist to the story at the end.

[Nivedita Sonker · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little predictable, but the premise is different. Quick fun read!

[Joyce A Higginbotham · Rating 4 out of 5]

Active short read

I enjoy Fiona Grace's stories and this one didn't disappoint. It was busy and the action made it easy to keep reading.

[Nancy J Devine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable Quick read

Quick moving and enjoyable series. Always start with 1st in series😁 much easier to follow the story line as its developing.