The Lost Jewels by Kirsty ManningMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Lost Jewels is an intriguing book that is difficult to categorize but definitely keeps you reading until the end. Manning combines a split narrative that tells the rags to riches story of Essie while also telling the story of Essie's great-granddaughter who is an art historian specializing in jewelry. While pursuing her latest research project on the Cheapside jewels, Kate soon finds herself in the middle of researching her own family history which has numerous twists and turns. Beyond these two main narratives, numerous other historical sidelines are intertwined with the story as the history of the specific jewels unfolds as well.
Manning does a spectacular job of weaving all of the various plots and sub-plots together into a cohesive story. While readers may ferret out some of the mysteries along the way, Manning does a great job of keeping the story wrapped up until the big reveal. Enough mystery to keep you reading, a little romance thrown in, and strong female protagonists in both the modern and historical stories. A thoroughly enjoyable book!
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