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n1919, Washington D.C. Elisabeth Beaumont comes from a renowned jeweler family, but after the untimely death of her twin brother, shes 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 worlds most infamous gemstone, rumored to curse all who travel within its orbit. n nThe Hope Diamond.n nAs Elisabeth is swept into Evalyns 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. Shes no longer certain she wants to take over the family business and be beholden to the wealthy elite of D.C. But she cant fathom leaving her father in the lurch. Theres also Evalyn to consider, and the Hope Diamond, which beckons Elisabeth to admire it, touch it, care for it, despite every warning shes been told.n nWhen tragedy strikes one night, not only is Elisabeths 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 brothers death and decide what matters most. n n n
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