The Pindar Diamond by Katie Hickman
Venice, 1604. When rumours of a rare and priceless diamond begin to circulate amongst the gamblers and courtesans of the Venetian demi-monde, the Levant Company merchant Paul Pindar becomes convinced that the jewel is linked to the fate of his former love, Celia Lamprey. As his obsession with the mysterious stone grows it becomes clear that there are other, more sinister forces at play. Is the diamond real, or is it just a trick to lure him to his ruin?
‘Beautifully written, glamorous, disturbing and very dark' * Wendy Holden, Daily Mail *
‘A vividly sensuous tale' * Daily Telegraph *
‘Nuns, precious gems, swashbucklers and courtesans, plus a plot to keep you on your toes, are stirred and shaken into pure escapism' * Sunday Times *
‘No one writes historical novels more evocatively than Hickman.. The Pindar Diamond will utterly transport you' * Stylist *
‘A vividly sensuous tale' * Daily Telegraph *
‘Nuns, precious gems, swashbucklers and courtesans, plus a plot to keep you on your toes, are stirred and shaken into pure escapism' * Sunday Times *
‘No one writes historical novels more evocatively than Hickman.. The Pindar Diamond will utterly transport you' * Stylist *
Katie Hickman is the author of several previous books, including history books, travel narratives, and novels. She has been shortlisted for the Thomas Cook Travel Book Award, and for the Sunday Times Young British Writer of the Year award. Hickman lives in London with her two children and her husband, the philosopher A.C. Grayling.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781408809860 |
| ISBN 10 | 1408809869 |
| Title | The Pindar Diamond |
| Author | Katie Hickman |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2011-03-21 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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