The Lost Diamond, Kathleen McGurl
The Lost Diamond, Kathleen McGurl
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The Lost Diamond

Author: Kathleen McGurl

Narrator: Aasiya Shah

Unabridged: 9 hr 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HQ Digital

Published: 02/27/2025

Synopsis

'Captivating…[a] sparkling gem of a story' DAISY WOOD A hidden jewel. A buried past. A secret waiting to break free. Readers adore Kathleen McGurl's novels! *** India, 1947 Chamakta Sitara With danger closing in on the eve of Indian independence, Celia’s father makes a drastic choice – to protect his family, the diamond must disappear without a trace. But in doing so, will he create a curse that lasts a lifetime … London, 2024: ‘…Could barely put [it] down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘. I was on the edge of my seat through the entire book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A good read ' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A twin timeline that worked I .’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Reviews

Goodreads review by Karren on February 05, 2025

India: Celia Fforbes-Whyte’s mother passed away when she was young and she does remember her wearing the family’s prized diamond brooch, the Chamakta Sitara. Her father Wildred is a civil servant, Indian is gaining it's independence soon, and he doesn’t think this will happen without unrest and bad......more

Goodreads review by Cindy on December 17, 2024

It is no secret that I am a lover of Kathleen McGurl’s timeslip novels. Her stories speak to me as there are always gems of wisdom tucked in the layers. As a result, I connect deeply with her characters and understand their issues. Their trials put me in tears and their triumphs have me cheering! He......more

Goodreads review by Claire on February 05, 2025

Another lovely, well written, well researched, dual timeline book from this author. When Lisa and her friend make a surprise find walking in the Alps, what follows is a tale of discovery, of moving on and new friends. We flash back to the past and meet Celia and her family and friends and learn of he......more

Quotes

'Forbidden love in 1940s India, a long-lost diamond and a family curse echoing down the generations combine in this sparkling gem of a story' ' TESSA HARRIS will he, won’t he ' ADRIENNE CHINN 'An intriguing tale woven round Indian independence and the final days of British colonial rule. The characters are determined and inspirational, the story is gripping and the setting made me desperate to visit India and see the Taj Mahal! A lovely read' 'A gem of a mystery' 'A well researched and thought provoking historical novel set in the intriguing world of pre-independence India. An enjoyable read'

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