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The Jewel Thief

✍ Scribed by King of France Louis XIV;Mobley, Jeannie

Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group; Viking
Year: 2020
Tongue: en-US
Weight: 206 KB
Category: Fiction
City: France,France., France--Paris., Paris (France
ISBN: 1984837419

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✦ Synopsis

A lush, slow-burn romance set in 17th century France, and based on the history of the Hope Diamond --The Glittering Court meets Alex and Eliza.
Her story begins . . . in Paris. The only daughter of the King's crown jeweler, Juliette marvels at the large, deep-blue diamond Louis XIV has commanded her father to make shine like the sun. But Jean Pitau has never cut a diamond quite like this, and shaping it is a risky endeavor. As Jean spirals into depression, Juliette takes it upon herself to cut the stone, and with every misstep, brings her family closer to ruin.
Her story resumes . . . in a cold, dark cell of the Bastille prison. Charged with stealing the King's diamond, Juliette has but one chance to convince him that her motives were pure. If she fails, this night may very well be her last. Though, death wouldn't be her worst fate. Because recording Juliette's confession is Rene, a court-appointed scribe, and the man she loves. But...

✦ Subjects

France -- Paris

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