Background
Born to John Hamilton, a lawyer and politician, and Gwen, a librarian, Lyn Hamilton grew up in Etobicoke, Ontario and was educated at the University of Toronto.
(Roommates from college draw Lara McClintoch into an encou...)
Roommates from college draw Lara McClintoch into an encounter with an old lover and the mystery surrounding a 25,000 year-old statue. To determine if the antiquity is real or fake, Lara traces the path of a 19thC adventurer who is said to have found the statue in Hungary. Both her old lover and her old college friends follow her to Budapest. Lara learns that digging up the past can be dangerous, whether it is someone else’s or your own in this Arthur Ellis-nominated crime novel. “The eighth in Hamilton’s appealing series takes chatty, always upbeat antiques dealer Lara McClintoch to Hungary to research the provenance of the Venus, an ancient bust carved from mammoth ivory. Lara’s tireless quest gives an absorbing view of post-Communist Budapest and its surrounding prehistoric caves full of archaeological treasures. A lively blend of romance, humor and occasional tragedy.” Publishers Weekly “She’s three inches tall and over 25,000 years old. Or is she? That’s the question Lara McClintoch must answer, as a suspicious suicide, a rekindled flame, and the clues and lies given to her by six old college chums lead her to the fascinating city of Budapest. Hamilton has executed a thrilling mystery full of flawed but lively characters, each with his/her own agenda…..I highly recommend this book.” The Best Reviews “It’s always a pleasure to follow Hamilton and Lara around the Globe.” Deadly Pleasures “This is the eighth novel in the series featuring antiques expert Lara McClintoch and to say it’s as good as the rest is no insult. She gives us a puzzle, a recurring heroine, an interesting setting, a fabulous antique object, some history and some travel – and a whiff of forbidden romance.” Globe and Mail
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(Bangkok--a city of heady contradictions--inspires Lara Mc...)
Bangkok--a city of heady contradictions--inspires Lara McClintoch's sense of adventure and her impressive sleuthing skills when a fellow antiques dealer disappears without a trace.
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(Nominated for the prestigious Arthur Ellis Award, Lyn Ham...)
Nominated for the prestigious Arthur Ellis Award, Lyn Hamilton's Archeological Mysteries have captivated travelers, collectors, and mystery readers alike. Now, in The African Quest, Toronto shopkeeper Lara McClintoch sets off on a high-stakes hunt for sunken treasure. But when ancient artifacts are crossed with modern greed, the search turns dark...and deadly.
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(Antiques dealer Lara McClintoch is targeted by ruthless c...)
Antiques dealer Lara McClintoch is targeted by ruthless criminals while tying to recover an eighth-century Tang Dynasty silver box-with an alchemical formula for the elixir of immortality etched on the inside of the lid. The rare item holds the key not only to the mysterious death of a museum curator, but to Lara's own survival.
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(Lara McClintoch's Tunisian tour group sails into trouble ...)
Lara McClintoch's Tunisian tour group sails into trouble when the story of a sunken merchant ship stirs one person's murderous interest in finding the priceless artifacts that went down with it. The Archaeological Mysteries are: "A passport to adventure." (Booklist) "Captivating." (Mysterious Woman) "Terrific." (Drood Review of Mystery)
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(When Toronto antiques dealer Lara McClintoch finds hersel...)
When Toronto antiques dealer Lara McClintoch finds herself in possession of authentic artifacts of the Moche--an ancient people whose civilization predates the Incas--she soon realizes that she is an unwitting link in a chain of blackmarket collectors. Now she must journey to Peru and do battle with an army of grave robbers as ruthless--and deadly--as the Moche warriors themselves... "Richly woven descriptions...fascinating and vividly presented... an artfully crafted plot... a passport to adventure"-- Booklist
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(Antiques dealer Lara McClintoch expects a working holiday...)
Antiques dealer Lara McClintoch expects a working holiday on the Mediterranean island of Malta will be a nice break from the Canadian winter–until she discovers a dead body stuffed inside an antique chest and another impaled on an ancient knight’s sword. Lara joins forces with an RCMP officer assigned to her case to solve the murders and foil an assassination plot in this exciting thriller. Lara’s adventures are set against the backdrop of Malta’s fascinating history, including the legendary Knights of St. John, in this fast-paced addition to the acclaimed Lara McClintoch series.
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(Lyn Hamilton's archaeological mysteries, featuring globe-...)
Lyn Hamilton's archaeological mysteries, featuring globe-trotting antique dealer Lara McClintoch, bring the world to readers. Publishers Weekly said of The Thai Amulet, "the author does a fine job of blending history with the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of the Orient." Now, a suspicious suicide, a rekindled flame, and a twenty-five-thousand-year-old artifact lead Lara to the fascinating city of Budapest.
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(Lara's negotiations to buy a certain Etruscan sculpture c...)
Lara's negotiations to buy a certain Etruscan sculpture come to an abrupt end when the owner turns up dead in his own Etruscan tomb. Now, Lara must search for that most precious, and most often counterfeited, rarity in the antiques market-someone she can trust...
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(From the author who "turns every trip into an edge-of-you...)
From the author who "turns every trip into an edge-of-your-seat adventure."* A scam involving a fake Mackintosh writing cabinet-and murder-has antiques dealer Lara McClintoch traveling to Scotland's Orkney Islands, where she is pulled into a centuries-old Viking saga and a troubling quest that could end in danger.
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(Lara flies to Malta to personally furnish the home of Tor...)
Lara flies to Malta to personally furnish the home of Toronto's Martin Galea, whose reputation as an architect is rivaled only by his reputation as a womanizer.But when he turns up dead, Lara soon finds out that her client and his new home share a troubled past -- a past that stretches back to the ancient world, and reaches out with the insidious hand of modern intrigue...
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(Featuring Toronto antiques dealer Lara McClintoch, Lyn Ha...)
Featuring Toronto antiques dealer Lara McClintoch, Lyn Hamilton's fascinating series immerses readers in the world's most exotic cultures. This time, the globetrotting Lara travels to Easter Island, where ancient mysteries spawn modern-day murder as the giant stone carvings known as the Moai draw a delegation of experts to the island-and a killer with vengeance on his mind.
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(Lara McClintoch, an antiques dealer based in Toronto, tho...)
Lara McClintoch, an antiques dealer based in Toronto, thought her life was finally getting back to normal. One failed marriage and a failed business behind her, Lara’s new antiques shop is doing well and her personal life is nothing to complain about either. That is, until her ex-husband decides to set up shop across the street. After winning a bidding war just to spite her ex, Lara gets more than she bargained for when her antiques shop suddenly becomes a target for burglary, arson and murder. It turns out the box of junk from the auction isn’t as worthless as she thought. What she assumed were cheap reproductions turn out to be actual ancient artifacts—and illegal ones at that. In an attempt to save her store, her reputation, and ultimately, her life, Lara journeys to Peru where more danger awaits. She cons her way into the crew of an archeological dig, but soon discovers she isn’t the only one there with a hidden agenda. Unsure of whom to trust, Lara is left to her own devices to take down an entire faction of black market antiquitites dealers and an army of grave robbers to boot! “With its setting shifting from Toronto to New York to Peru, this engaging story is a passport to adventure... richly woven descriptions... a fascinating and vividly presented subject matter and an artfully crafted plot.” Booklist “Armchair travelers and mystery buffs will enjoy the smooth blend of history and murder.” Publishers Weekly
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(Lara McClintoch is obsessed with finding rare and beautif...)
Lara McClintoch is obsessed with finding rare and beautiful artifacts. Her travels take her to the ends of the earth, where history jealously guards its treasures--and where the mysteries of the past meet the dangers of the present... Lara flies to Malta to personally furnish the home of Toronto's Martin Galea, whose reputation as an architect is rivaled only by his reputation as a womanizer. But when he turns up dead, Lara soon finds out that her client and his new home share a troubled past--a past that stretches back to the ancient world, and reaches out with the insidious hand of modern intrigue...
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(Lara McClintoch, an antiques dealer based in Toronto, tho...)
Lara McClintoch, an antiques dealer based in Toronto, thought her life was finally getting back to normal. One failed marriage and a failed business behind her, Lara's new antiques shop is doing well and her personal life is nothing to complain about either. That is, until her ex-husband decides to set up shop across the street. After winning a bidding war just to spite her ex, Lara gets more than she bargained for when her antiques shop suddenly becomes a target for burglary, arson and murder. It turns out the box of junk from the auction isn't as worthless as she thought. What she assumed were cheap reproductions turn out to be actual ancient artifacts-and illegal ones at that. In an attempt to save her store, her reputation, and ultimately, her life, Lara journeys to Peru where more danger awaits. She cons her way into the crew of an archeological dig, but soon discovers she isn't the only one there with a hidden agenda. Unsure of whom to trust, Lara is left to her own devices to take down an entire faction of black market antiquitites dealers and an army of grave robbers to boot!
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Born to John Hamilton, a lawyer and politician, and Gwen, a librarian, Lyn Hamilton grew up in Etobicoke, Ontario and was educated at the University of Toronto.
University of Toronto.
She worked in communications in the public service and private companies before publishing her first novel at the age of 50. She had been director of Cultural Programs Branch for the province of Ontario and director of public affairs for the Canadian Opera Company. Later, Hamilton taught mystery writing for the School for Continuing Studies of the University of Toronto and served as writer-in-residence for libraries in North York and Kitchener.
She died on September 10, 2009 from cancer, aged 65.
(Antiques dealer Lara McClintoch expects a working holiday...)
(When Toronto antiques dealer Lara McClintoch finds hersel...)
(Antiques dealer Lara McClintoch is targeted by ruthless c...)
(Lara McClintoch's Tunisian tour group sails into trouble ...)
(Bangkok--a city of heady contradictions--inspires Lara Mc...)
(Lara flies to Malta to personally furnish the home of Tor...)
(Nominated for the prestigious Arthur Ellis Award, Lyn Ham...)
(Featuring Toronto antiques dealer Lara McClintoch, Lyn Ha...)
(Roommates from college draw Lara McClintoch into an encou...)
(Lara's negotiations to buy a certain Etruscan sculpture c...)
(Lyn Hamilton's archaeological mysteries, featuring globe-...)
(Lara McClintoch, an antiques dealer based in Toronto, tho...)
(Lara McClintoch, an antiques dealer based in Toronto, tho...)
(From the author who "turns every trip into an edge-of-you...)
(Lara McClintoch is obsessed with finding rare and beautif...)