The Lost Diamond
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The Lost Diamond
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Letto da:
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Aasiya Shah
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Di:
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Kathleen McGurl
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A hidden jewel. A buried past. A secret waiting to break free.India, 1947: Celia Fforbes-Whyte remembers little about her beloved mother, but she will never forget how the family’s prized diamond, the Chamakta Sitara, glistened at her throat. The diamond has been part of the family for as long as she can remember, but growing voices begin to ask whether it should ever have belonged to them at all?
With danger closing in on the eve of Indian independence, Celia’s father makes a drastic choice – to protect his family, the diamond must disappear without a trace. But in doing so, will he create a curse that lasts a lifetime …
London, 2024: Heartbroken and desperate for an escape, Lisa Statton retreats to the comfort of the Alps. But when she stumbles across a sparkling gem and an unopened letter, embedded in a glacier, Lisa finds herself thrust into a mystery more devastating than she could ever imagine …
Readers adore Kathleen McGurl's stunning novels!‘Captivating…Could barely put [it] down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Drew me in from the word go. I was on the edge of my seat through the entire book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A beautiful read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A good read to get lost in' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A twin timeline that worked absolutely perfectly…Outstandingly poignant…I can't praise this book enough.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
©2025 Kathleen McGurl (P)2025 HarperCollins PublishersRecensioni della critica
'Captivating! Forbidden love in 1940s India, a long-lost diamond and a family curse echoing down the generations combine in this sparkling gem of a story' DAISY WOOD
'A priceless diamond in a glacier, a trail that leads to India, a legendary curse and a will he, won’t he romance. Kathleen has come up with another dual timeline that’ll keep you reading into the early hours' TESSA HARRIS
'A richly textured, poignant story that swept me away' ADRIENNE CHINN
'An intriguing tale woven round Indian independence and the final days of British colonial rule. The characters are determined and inspirational, the story is gripping and the setting made me desperate to visit India and see the Taj Mahal! A lovely read' KERRY BARRETT
'A gem of a mystery' SUNDAY MAIL
'A well researched and thought provoking historical novel set in the intriguing world of pre-independence India. An enjoyable read' JOANNE KORMYLO