A mysterious necklace. A lost masterpiece. One very unexpected second chance.

Join Wishing Tree Books for an afternoon with Seth Panitch, author of 'Antique', in conversation with M. Anthony E. Clark, professor of Chinese history at Whitworth University.

If you're a fan of Antiques Roadshow + mysteries and a bit of magic this novel is for you! Set in the rarefied world of antiques, art, and auction houses, 'Antique' follows Grace Schaffer, a once-celebrated antique appraiser who has lost her career, marriage, and sense of identity. When she discovers a strange necklace that gives her an uncanny ability to predict auction prices, Grace is drawn into a dangerous search for a lost masterpiece—and back into the spotlight. With art-world intrigue and a touch of magical realism, Antique is an uplifting story about starting over, finding your own worth, and discovering the courage to imagine a new life.