Overview
1919, Washington D.C. Elisabeth Beaumont comes from a renowned jeweler family, but after the untimely death of her twin brother, she’s left on her own to run the failing family business. Desperate for work, she approaches the affluent crowd her brother Julien once courted to expand Beaumont Jewelers. Their ringleader is wealthy socialite Evalyn McLean, owner of the world’s most infamous gemstone, rumored to curse all who travel within its orbit.
The Hope Diamond.
As Elisabeth is swept into Evalyn’s toxic world of dark opulence, the lines defining who she is and where she belongs begin to blur, leading Elisabeth to question all she once believed. She’s no longer certain she wants to take over the family business and be beholden to the wealthy elite of D.C. But she can’t fathom leaving her father in the lurch. There’s also Evalyn to consider, and the Hope Diamond, which beckons Elisabeth to admire it, touch it, care for it, despite every warning she’s been told.
When tragedy strikes one night, not only is Elisabeth’s fragile friendship with Evalyn put to the test, but her carefully constructed glamorous new life comes crashing down. Now Elisabeth must face the truth about her brother’s death and decide what matters most.
Review
Desperate for work, Elisabeth Beaumont, approaches the affluent crowd her brother Julien once courted to expand Beaumont Jewelers. Their ringleader is wealthy socialite Evalyn McLean, owner of the world’s most infamous gemstone, The Hope Diamond, rumored to curse all who travel within its orbit.
Evalyn and her crowd of socialites really keep Elisabeth on her toes. She is struggling to bring the business back to the forefront of society and it is taking all she has to break into this opulent society.
Plus, there is a mystery surrounding Julien’s death and Elisabeth is determined to find out what happened to her brother. It may not be exactly what she thinks! You need to read this to find out!
Y’all know, I love a book that has me researching. I had no idea what all this diamond went through. Heather Webb did a lot of great research to write this book and it shows.
Need a novel about the Hope Diamond…THIS IS IT. Grab your copy today.
I received this novel for a honest review.
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