The Pindar Diamond
The Pindar Diamond by Katie Hickman, published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc in 2011, is a historical fiction novel set in Venice during the year 1604. The narrative follows Paul Pindar, a merchant of the Levant Company, who becomes entangled in rumors surrounding a rare and priceless diamond. As he investigates the jewel’s connection to his former love, Celia Lamprey, Pindar’s obsession deepens, revealing a web of intrigue and danger.
Readers will find a richly woven tale that explores themes of obsession and deception within the vibrant backdrop of Venetian society. The story delves into the lives of gamblers and courtesans, highlighting the interplay between desire and peril. With a page count of 279, this edition invites readers to immerse themselves in a world where the line between reality and illusion blurs, and the true nature of the diamond remains shrouded in mystery.
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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?
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