The Cursed Diamond : A Novel - Anna Rasche

In New York City a century apart, two women's fates are bound by the dark legacy of the Midnight Diamond2010. Jennie is working as a runner in the Diamond District when a friend's sudden death leaves her with a cryptic note: "Not Safe." Her search for answers leads her to an antique jewelry box, a clue to a century-old mystery and the legend of the Midnight Diamond-a rare blue gem rumored to bring ruin to all who possess it. As Jennie is pulled deeper into a world of secrets and danger, she realizes she is not just chasing a lost treasure; she is uncovering a story that was meant to stay buried. 1910.�On an ocean liner bound for New York, heiress Marcella Porter returns home after being disgraced by scandal in London. Her path collides with a charismatic nobleman and the magnificent Midnight Diamond, which she unknowingly smuggles into the city. Mesmerized by its brilliance, Marcella feels an irresistible pull toward the diamond, and when the glittering fa�ade of her charmed life begins to crack, Marcella must decide whether the Midnight Diamond is her salvation-or her doom. Can Jennie break the centuries-old curse before it brings more ruin? Inspired by history's most captivating gemstone,�The Cursed Diamond�is a thrilling mystery about fate, obsession, and the deadly costs of ambition.