The Diamond of London
Book description
"What a life Lady Hester had!...Simply sparkles!” —Kate Quinn, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Diamond Eye
Fans of Shana Abé, Theresa Ann Fowler, and Fiona Davis will be captivated by the unforgettable spirit at the heart of the USA Today bestselling author's dazzling new historical novel based on…
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Andrea Penrose is well known for her Regency-era historical mysteries, but this fictional biography is a departure for her. The titular Diamond is Lady Hester Stanhope, tagged even today with adjectives such as “notorious” and “eccentric” for her adventures as an archaeologist in the Middle East. The novel focuses on her life before she abandons England, revealing the factors that led to her decision. It opens with Lady Hester fleeing her country estate for London, where she already has a reputation as outspoken, passionate, and “different.” Although at twenty-four, she is regarded as almost too old to wed, her ties…