Cartier's Hope
Shortly after the world-famous Hope Diamond is acquired for a record sum, Vera begins investigating rumors about schemes by its new owner, jeweler Pierre Cartier, to manipulate its value. Vera is determined to find the truth behind the notorious diamond and its legendary curses—even better when the expose puts her in the same orbit as a magazine publisher whose blackmailing schemes led to the death of her beloved father.
Appealing to a young Russian jeweler for help, Vera is unprepared when she begins falling in love with him…and even more unprepared when she gets caught up in his deceptions and finds herself at risk of losing all she has worked so hard to achieve.
Set against the backdrop of New York’s glitter and grit, of ruthless men and the atrocities they commit in the pursuit of power, this enthralling historical novel explores our very human needs for love, retribution—and to pursue one’s destiny, regardless of the cost.
My Review
I am a fan of this author. I was intrigued to read this new book about the Hope Diamond. It is the most expensive and probably most famous diamond in the world too. People might instantly think of the Heart of the Ocean diamond that bears similar resemble from the movie, Titanic.
I liked Vera. She was a bit of a feministic. She had a job in a male dominant world back in the nineteen hundreds as a reporter. For her to go undercover to try and expose a fraud was very risky of her. Yet, I applaud Vera for not being afraid to find the truth.
However, I do have to agree with some other readers on the fact that this book read more modern than historical fiction. That is one of the things that I like about reading an MJ Rose book is the historical fiction aspect. Where I can be transported back in time and really embody the characters. While, I still did that, it just felt a bit disjointed. Still a fan of this author.
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