The Pearl Thief

By: Fiona McIntosh

Narrated by: Katy Sobey

Paris, 1963. Behind Severine Kassel's carefully crafted image as the Louvre's most respected jewellery curator lies a woman haunted by unspeakable trauma. When she's invited to London to authenticate a collection of rare Byzantine pearls, her composed facade finally cracks. These are not just any pearls – they belong to her family, stolen in an act of unimaginable cruelty two decades earlier.

Her shocking revelation sets off a frenzied hunt for former Nazi officer Ruda Mayek. As Severine follows Mayek's trail, the tightly controlled life she's built around herself is shattered. Will her own carefully guarded secrets be revealed?

From the snow-laden forests outside Prague to the elegant galleries of Paris and the windswept moors of Yorkshire, Severine must confront both the horrors of her past and the price of vengeance. But in a web of lies and betrayal spanning two decades, some truths are better left buried.

©2018 Fiona McIntosh (P)2018 Penguin Random House Australia

Critic reviews

'Fiona McIntosh is the master of worldly mystery and utterly captivating storytelling and this is especially true of The Pearl Thief. Fresh and inviting, this is a story that will be difficult to put down.' (GLAM Adelaide)

'The Pearl Thief is a stunning work of historical fiction, laced with layers of research and rich detail. Fans of historical fiction – along with those who simply enjoy a rattling good yarn – will love The Pearl Thief, a rare and marvellous gem from one of Australia's bestselling authors.' (Better Reading)

Loved it from the 1st chapter!

Now one of my favorite books ! I did not want to put it down! I cried, but I did end the book with a smile!