Dodgy priests and Shughie Mcfee feature in this episode.
Sam Wendell on his way to meet Lovejoy dies of a heart attack in a cricket field just as Gimbert is about to get his 50.
Wendell was an antiques forger who was seemingly being chased by a priest who is also stealing snuff boxes.
The fake priest is an antiques crook just released from prison. Lovejoy finds out that Wendell left behind clues to a hidden loot and an insurance scam where antiques were reputedly destroyed. After the insurance payout they were marked for sale to buyers from the USA.
Another enjoyable story with Lady Felsham involved in the mystery as well. It is nice to see how some of the antiques dealers stick with Lovejoy when an unhappy customer accuses Lovejoy of ripping him off and then turns violent.
Sam Wendell on his way to meet Lovejoy dies of a heart attack in a cricket field just as Gimbert is about to get his 50.
Wendell was an antiques forger who was seemingly being chased by a priest who is also stealing snuff boxes.
The fake priest is an antiques crook just released from prison. Lovejoy finds out that Wendell left behind clues to a hidden loot and an insurance scam where antiques were reputedly destroyed. After the insurance payout they were marked for sale to buyers from the USA.
Another enjoyable story with Lady Felsham involved in the mystery as well. It is nice to see how some of the antiques dealers stick with Lovejoy when an unhappy customer accuses Lovejoy of ripping him off and then turns violent.