Author: kirstymanning

“A brilliant story, brilliantly told” (Heather Morris, author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz): When a jewelry historian travels to London to track down an infamous lost treasure, she finds herself drawn into a family secret dating back to the Edwardian era. A riveting dual-timeline read inspired by true events!

“Exquisite” (Booklist starred review): In 1930s Shanghai, Jewish refugee Romy and local Li become fast friends until World War II tears them apart. Decades later, Alexandra uncovers the truth about her grandmother Romy’s past. “Portrays a resilient community and a secret kept to protect another” ().