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The Pearl Thief

By: Fiona McIntosh
Narrated by: Katy Sobey
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Paris, 1963. Behind Severine Kassel's carefully crafted image as the Louvre's most respected jewellery curator lies a woman haunted by unspeakable trauma. When she's invited to London to authenticate a collection of rare Byzantine pearls, her composed facade finally cracks. These are not just any pearls – they belong to her family, stolen in an act of unimaginable cruelty two decades earlier.

Her shocking revelation sets off a frenzied hunt for former Nazi officer Ruda Mayek. As Severine follows Mayek's trail, the tightly controlled life she's built around herself is shattered. Will her own carefully guarded secrets be revealed?

From the snow-laden forests outside Prague to the elegant galleries of Paris and the windswept moors of Yorkshire, Severine must confront both the horrors of her past and the price of vengeance. But in a web of lies and betrayal spanning two decades, some truths are better left buried.

©2018 Fiona McIntosh (P)2018 Penguin Random House Australia 20th Century Historical Historical Fiction Mystery England

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'Fiona McIntosh is the master of worldly mystery and utterly captivating storytelling and this is especially true of The Pearl Thief. Fresh and inviting, this is a story that will be difficult to put down.' (GLAM Adelaide)
'The Pearl Thief is a stunning work of historical fiction, laced with layers of research and rich detail. Fans of historical fiction – along with those who simply enjoy a rattling good yarn – will love The Pearl Thief, a rare and marvellous gem from one of Australia's bestselling authors.' (Better Reading)
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Amazing story well described. The narration 🤔 feel as if you were part of what was going on.

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This book, like the rest of her books is written in such a way that you feel yourself within it.. so much research , you really understand the depth of her horror and despair… written beautifully.. within such a horrifying part of our history.. you feel for the characters… intertwining leads that all wrap together in the final chapter.. I have read all of her books (started years ago when I discovered them at Sydney airport) and this is in my top three.. a compelling read .. enjoy

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