Separate Journeys

by Natalie Silver

Rebecca always felt a twinge of guilt after the estate auction. The two 18th-century portraits—an elegantly dressed woman and a man in military uniform—had hung side by side in the same castle for centuries. But pressed by time and the demands of the sale, she'd let them go separately. Years later, when one of the portraits resurfaces in a brochure for a grand estate-turned-museum, Rebecca's guilt returns with new urgency.

Driven by a need for redemption, she begins to dig into the origin of the paintings. What begins as a search for provenance turns into a deepening mystery, and not just about the portraits.

181 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 1, 2025

Reviews

[P. Kisatsky · Rating 5 out of 5]

I downloaded this book on Kindle Unlimited as the author lives in the same town as I do. I didn’t expect anything but was I pleasantly surprised…this was a wonderful read!!

Likable characters and great storyline … 2 paintings from an estate sale have a very interesting history and Rebecca (the main character) tracks it down along with a little history of her own. I don’t want to give anything away. This is a great afternoon escape to lose yourself in the world of antiques and jolly old England. Definitely recommend.

[Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found Separate Journeys by Natalie H. Silver to be a very enjoyable cozy mystery. The author does a great job setting the stage for intrigue in the world of antiquities. The protagonist, Rebecca, is a likable young American living in the UK. The story ends leaving an opening for a sequel. Separate Journeys is perfect for lovers of cozy mysteries!

[Rene' Day · Rating 5 out of 5]

Found this book to be very interesting! I love novels that use history as a background device and this one does that well! I enjoyed the antique, appraisal, and estate sale components as well because those are some of my favorite activities too. Definitely give it a read!

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this was such a cute cozy mystery! I loved the characters once we got to know them and wish we could have had more of them at the beginning.