The Pearl Thief

Discover 'The Pearl Thief,' a gripping historical fiction novel that intertwines art, trauma, and the search for identity. Set against the backdrop of 1963, Severine Kassel, an expert in antique jewellery, is called by the Louvre to assist the British Museum. Unbeknownst to her colleagues, Severine is a complex character, struggling with her haunted past while maintaining an enigmatic facade. When rare Byzantine pearls are loaned to the Museum, the revelation of their dark origins ignites a thrilling quest that reveals long-buried secrets. This novel not only follows Severine's heart-pounding journey from Prague to Paris and the Yorkshire moors, but it also weaves elements of love, hope, and resilience amid the atrocities of war. Ideal for readers drawn to historical mysteries, 'The Pearl Thief' is a tale of searching for truth and redemption. Enjoy free shipping on this beautifully crafted paperback edition while you delve into an immersive reading experience filled with suspense and emotion. Perfect for anyone who appreciates stories that explore the depths of the human experience amid stunning settings.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143796626
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 512


Description:
Severine Kassel is asked by the Louvre in 1963 to aid the British Museum with curating its antique jewellery, her specialty. Her London colleagues find her distant and mysterious, her cool beauty the topic of conversations around its quiet halls. No one could imagine that she is a desperately damaged woman, hiding her trauma behind her chic, French image.

It is only when some dramatic Byzantine pearls are loaned to the Museum that Severine's poise is dashed and the tightly controlled life she's built around herself is shattered. Her shocking revelation of their provenance sets off a frenzied hunt for Nazi Ruda Mayek.

Mossad's interest is triggered and one of its most skilled agents comes out of retirement to join the hunt, while the one person who can help Severine - the solicitor handling the pearls - is bound by client confidentiality. As she follows Mayek's trail, there is still one lifelong secret for her to reveal - and one for her to discover.

From the snowy woodlands outside Prague to the Tuileries of Paris and the heather-covered moors of Yorkshire comes a confronting and heart-stopping novel that explores whether love and hope can ever overpower atrocity in a time of war and hate.

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