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eye of the god
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Item Description...
Overview
When thieves attempt to steal the Hope Diamond, Abigail Mitchell realizes that she holds the pieces to the complicated puzzle in a deadly game, putting her faith to the ultimate test as she confronts the father who abandoned her, the betrayal of the only man she has ever loved, and a threat to her life. Original. |
Item Specifications...
Pages 400
Dimensions: Length: 8.58" Width: 6.42" Height: 0.97"
Weight: 0.82 lbs.
Binding Softcover
Release Date Oct 1, 2009
Publisher Abingdon Church Supplies
ISBN 1426700687
EAN 9781426700682
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 | A great read! Jan 19, 2010 |
I was delighted with this book. It is well written and the story line flows smoothly. I learned many things about the hope diamond that I hadn't known. The mystery made the story quite interesting and a real page turner. I am looking forward to many more books by Ariel.
G-Ann Martin | | |  | great read! Dec 16, 2009 |
| Don't pick up this book unless you have time to finish it! It kept me on the edge of my seat, wondering what was going to happen next. I was honestly not expecting this book to be so good! Allison even made the historical parts of the book as interesting as the main storyline. Looking forward to another book by Ariel! | | | | Great Book - Holds Your Interest Dec 10, 2009 |
| I really enjoyed reading this book. The research done by Ariel was great. I am putting this book in my daughter-in-law's Christmas stocking and will suggest that her book club read and discuss it. Looking forward to the next novel from this talented young woman. | | | | HOPE DIAMOND MYSTERIES Nov 29, 2009 |
Don't you just love the cover of this book? It's the reason I signed up to receive a review copy of it. The Hope diamond is featured on the front cover. The author talks about the diamonds history, its allure, the suspense and drama in getting ownership of it, and the legacy attached to this one of a kind blue diamond. Who knew there was that much to talk about? Who knew of all the misfortune associated with this diamond and its owners?
Ariel Allison begins this story in 1653, Golconda, India, where the blue diamond is discovered. I enjoyed the way this author weaves history into the pages of this book. After you learn how the diamond was found the story rolls into current time at the Smithsonian Institute's where curator Dr. Abigail Mitchell to setting up a celebration--fund raiser featuring the Hope Diamond. The fun begins as Abigail prepares and triple checks security measures to make sure the diamond doesn't get stolen on her watch.
She is an expert on the Hope Diamond even did her masters thesis on the subject, who better to be the master of ceremonies for that nights big event. I also liked how Ariel Allison would have Dr. Mitchell tell an interviewer about an event or a tragedy associated with the diamond, giving details of the event in history. Then the next chapter would be that story brought to life by the very characters that Abby had just explained in the previous chapter. I thought it was a very nice touch. It wasn't confusing but it actually brought you really up-close and personal with the curses, and drama the former owners of the Hope Diamond went through. Starting with Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette all the way through to Jackie Kennedy! Wow! This diamond has quite a reputation!
This story reminds me of a Mission Impossible, the movie. Dr. Abigail Mitchell suspects that the Collectors, underground art thieves, might attempt to steal the diamond the night of the big celebration. She had to do everything in her power to prevent that from happening.
This story is full of twists and turns and I enjoyed every minute of them. I can't wait to read another suspense story by this author.
Nora St. Laurent
ACFW Book Club Coordinator
Finding Hope Through Fiction
[...] | | | | Great Read! Nov 27, 2009 |
What a great book full of suspense. It was hard to put down right up to the very last page. Even the very last sentence makes you say, "WHAT??? Wait a minute!" It leaves you wanting more.
Here is a short blurb about the book:
Alex and Isaac Weld, the most lucrative jewel thieves in the world, are on a quest to steal the Hope diamond, which according to legend was once the eye of a Hindu idol named Rama Sita. When it was stolen in the 17th century, it is said that the idol cursed all those who would possess it. That won't stop the brilliant and ruthless Weld brothers. However, they are not prepared for Dr. Abigail Mitchell, the beautiful Smithsonian Director, who has her own connection to the Hope Diamond and a deadly secret to keep. Abby committed long ago that she would not serve a god made with human hands, and the "eye of the god" is no exception. Her desire is not for wealth, but for wisdom.
Part of the book is held in the past, explaining the history of the Hope Diamond, but interweaves with the present to tie the story together. The author does a great job blending past and present to make a great book.
I would definitely read this authors books again as her writing is truly captivating.
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