The Jewel of Cairo

The Jewel of Cairo by Muna Shehadi is a Family & Health title available in paperback book format. The epic journey of the Women of Consequence series continues in this spel lbinding dual-narrative series that will transport you from France to the heat of Cairo and to secrets hidden in Vermont. ? ? ? ? ? 'Oh my! It is just exquisite . . . The author is a wonderful storyteller' ? ? ? ? ? 'I couldn't put it down' ? ? ? ? ? 'A rich tapestry of secrets, love, and self-discovery.' _______________ Cairo 1915. A wealthy Egyptian jeweller commissions a Faberge egg as a wedding anniversary gift to his "queen." Cairo 1976. After leaving Paris, Lilianne is recruited by the CIA to keep tabs on a charming, corrupt jeweller. But when a betrayal renders Cairo unsafe, Lilianne and a broken Gilles must leave for the US - unaware they are carrying priceless cargo. Back on the Connecticut coast, their marriage of convenience deepens into a singular kind of love - until devastating news forces them to make an impossible choice. Southport, Connecticut present day. Decades later, Sophie has lost everything; her husband, her house, and her picture-perfect life. When her parents' old friend Helen visits with an exquisite antique doll, Sophie discovers a stunning treasure - and a truth about her birth mother that sends her on a journey of self-discovery. In the green mountains of Vermont, she is drawn to the strong, silent Owen and to the family she never knew . . . until another secret upends her life again. Three priceless treasures. Three extraordinary women. Three powerful legacies. The next book in the series, The Temptations of Crete , will follow Connie's story after parting from Lilianne and Helen in 1975 Paris. With cross-generational appeal and captivating international settings, this series is perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Rachel Hore and Santa Montefiore. _______________ Rea ders adore Muna's escapist tales: ? ? ? ? ? 'An original, captivating story ? ? ? ? ? 'It left me wanting to read more in this world and from Muna Shehadi' ? ? ? ? ? 'A delight to read . . . reminded of Nora Roberts' storytelling' ? ? ? ? ? 'What a book - a secret in every chapter . . . I was glued to it' ? ? ? ? ? 'The drama, the heartache, the family secrets, the romance, what a cliffhanger!'