The New York Times bestselling author Kristin Harmel, who “is the best there is at sweeping historical drama” (Kelly Harms, author of The Seven Day Switch), is back with a thrilling new book about a murder that occurred decades ago, two jewel thieves, and a priceless bracelet that vanishes in 1940s Paris.
Following the centuries-old code of honor her mother instilled in her, Colette Marceau has been stealing jewels for almost as long as she can remember. She takes only from the cruel and rude and gives to those in need.
Their family’s custom was never more significant than it was seven decades prior, when Annabel and Colette collaborated to support the French Resistance in Paris during World War II.
However, everything went wrong one night in 1942.
Along with a beautiful diamond bracelet sewed into the hem of her nightgown for security, Colette’s four-year-old sister Liliane vanished in the pandemonium of the raid, and Annabel was taken into custody by the Germans.
Liliane’s body was discovered floating in the Seine shortly after Annabel was put to death, but the bracelet was missing.
After seven decades, Colette has “redistributed” $30 million worth of diamonds to support numerous deserving groups.
Despite her best efforts to move over her tragic past, her life starts to fall apart when the long-lost bracelet unexpectedly appears in a Boston museum show.
Colette might finally uncover the truth if she can figure out where it has been and who currently owns it.