The Hope Keeper
A new historical novel from the bestselling author of Meet Me in Monaco and The Next Ship Home!
In Jazz Age D.C., the socialites scheme, jewels dazzle, and curses are real.
1919, Washington D.C. Elisabeth Beaumont comes from a renowned jeweler family, but after the untimely death of her twin brother, she’s left on her own to run the failing family business. Desperate for work, she approaches the affluent crowd her brother Julien once courted to expand Beaumont Jewelers. Their ringleader is wealthy socialite Evalyn McLean, owner of the world’s most infamous gemstone, rumored to curse all who travel within its orbit.
The Hope Diamond.
As Elisabeth is swept into Evalyn’s toxic world of dark opulence, the lines defining who she is and where she belongs begin to blur, leading Elisabeth to question all she once believed. She’s no longer certain she wants to take over the family business and be beholden to the wealthy elite of D.C. But she can’t fathom leaving her father in the lurch. There’s also Evalyn to consider, and the Hope Diamond, which beckons Elisabeth to admire it, touch it, care for it, despite every warning she’s been told.
When tragedy strikes one night, not only is Elisabeth’s fragile friendship with Evalyn put to the test, but her carefully constructed glamorous new life comes crashing down. Now Elisabeth must face the truth about her brother’s death and decide what matters most.
PRAISE
“Centered around the cursed Hope diamond, Webb’s latest sparkles with intrigue as jewelry designer Elisabeth Beaumont delves into the secrets of the wealthy wives of Washington, DC, desperate to expose the truth behind a family tragedy. Richly imagined and hauntingly beautiful, the story will linger long after you’ve turned the last page.”—Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Stolen Queen
“In her latest, THE HOPE KEEPER, historical fiction powerhouse Heather Webb plunges readers into the high-stakes world of precious jewels and the rarefied company of those who collect and trade in such treasure. Told through the voice of the young jeweler Elisabeth Beaumont, this is a story of family secrets, second chances, and the fabled curse of the incomparable Hope Diamond. Webb’s writing sparkles as her plucky, intrepid heroine cuts through the tangled and toxic world of the rich and the reckless in order to redeem her past and save her family’s future.”— Allison Pataki, New York Times bestselling author of It Girl
“Glittering with history, mystery, glamour, and legend, The Hope Keeper follows a young jeweler drawn to the allure of the Hope Diamond and its rumored curse. Rich in historical detail and heart, this gripping story of family, courage, and secrets is an absolute must read.” – Madeline Martin, New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Book Society
“Heather Webb crafts worlds that are so lush and immersive it makes me believe time travel may be possible. Her latest masterpiece, THE HOPE KEEPER, is instantly transportive, swiftly tangling readers in the Gatsby-esque world of 1919 Washington, DC and the mystery, lore, and magnetism surrounding one of history’s most celebrated— and feared—gemstones, the Hope Diamond. I read this book in one sitting and know without a doubt that THE HOPE KEEPER will be the must-read book of summer.”—Joy Callaway, international bestselling author of The Star of Camp Greene