The Diamond Secret

Set in post-revolutionary Paris, the story follows Empress Marie as she seeks her missing granddaughter, Anastasia, offering a substantial reward for her return. Two scheming friends devise a plan to deceive the empress, enlisting Nadya, a clever kitchen girl from a Russian tavern, to help them in their con. The narrative explores themes of identity, deception, and the quest for belonging amid the backdrop of a tumultuous historical period.