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1919, Washington D.C. Elisabeth Beaumont comes from a renowned jeweler family, but after the untimely death of her twin brother, she's left on her own to run the failing family business.
Desperate for work, she approaches the affluent crowd her brother Julien once courted to expand Beaumont Jewelers. Their ringleader is wealthy socialite Evalyn McLean, owner of the world's most infamous gemstone, rumored to curse all who travel within its orbit.
The Hope Diamond.
As Elisabeth is swept into Evalyn's toxic world of dark opulence, the lines defining who she is and where she belongs begin to blur, leading Elisabeth to question all she once believed. She's no longer certain she wants to take over the family business and be beholden to the wealthy elite of D.C. But she can't fathom leaving her father in the lurch. There's also Evalyn to consider, and the Hope Diamond, which beckons Elisabeth to admire it, touch it, care for it, despite every warning she's been told.
When tragedy strikes one night, not only is Elisabeth's fragile friendship with Evalyn put to the test, but her carefully constructed glamorous new life comes crashing down. Now Elisabeth must face the truth about her brother's death and decide what matters most.
What are you reading this week? And what did you think of last week’s books? (4/16/2026)
...by Alex Finlay. Alex Finlay is coming to Pittsburgh, and I will be going to the event. We rarely get "big" authors so I'm excited. Currently reading THE HOPE KEEPER by Heather Webb.
-Elizabeth
"Elizabeth Beaumont is crushed by grief after the sudden death of her twin brother, when she is sucked into the glamorous but toxic society of Washington DC wives ruled by Evalyn McLean, owner of the infamous Hope Diamond. Is a curse responsible for the misfortunes that swirl around them, or is it their own careless cruelty? This glittering novel is Gatsbyesque in its portrayal of the corrupting power of money and privilege, and every bit as alluring as the fabulous pieces of jewelry the women wear. A masterpiece, by a brilliant author at the top of her game." ―Gill Paul, USA Today bestselling author
"A cat-and-mouse caper centered around the cursed Hope diamond, Webb's latest sparkles with intrigue as jewelry designer Elisabeth Beaumont delves into the secrets of the wealthy wives of Washington, DC, desperate to expose the truth behind a family tragedy. Richly imagined and hauntingly beautiful, the story will linger long after you've turned the last page." ―Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Stolen Queen
"Glittering with history, mystery, glamour, and legend, The Hope Keeper follows a young jeweler drawn to the allure of the Hope Diamond and its rumored curse. Rich in historical detail and heart, this gripping story of family, courage, and secrets is an absolute must read." ―Madeline Martin, New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Book Society
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Heather Webb is the USA Today bestselling and award-winning author of eleven historical novels, including Queens of London, Strangers in the Night, The Next Ship Home, and Christmas with the Quenn. In 2015, Rodin's Lover was a Goodread's Top Pick, and in 2018, Last Christmas in Paris won the Women's Fiction Writers Association STAR Award. In 2019, Meet Me in Monaco was selected as a finalist for the 2020 Goldsboro RNA award in the UK, as well as the Digital Book World's Fiction prize. To date, Heather's books have been translated to seventeen languages. Check her website for more details on release dates and book club visits.
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