Books Over Drinks with Anna Rasche

Inspired by the magical legend of the real Hope Diamond, The Cursed Diamond is a spellbinding dual-timeline mystery that follows two women a century apart who are connected by a cursed gemstone that is believed to provide good fortune to its owner, but at great cost. If you are a fan of Sarah Penner and Emilia Hart, you do not want to miss Books Over Drinks with Anna Rasche! REVIEWS: “Rasche brings her vast knowledge of gems to another stunner of a story, one that delves into the dark side of a sparkling diamond that becomes the fixation of all who encounter it. The clues come fast and furious as Jennie and Marcella race to track down the Midnight Diamond across centuries and locales in this entrancing tale. Marvelously plotted and full of rich details, this is one to savor.” —Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Stolen Queen “The Cursed Diamond is a gripping dual-timeline that shines with mystery as two women whose obsessions with the same gem transcend time and consume them both. Anna Rasche combines a gemologist’s expertise with evocative prose, crafting a dazzling and immersive story that will absolutely captivate readers.” —Madeline Martin, New York Times bestselling author of A Time of Witches “A cursed blue diamond that destroys the lives of all who possess it. Two women searching New York City for the jewel, one hundred years apart. Anna Rasche again employs her impressive knowledge of gemology to add heft and sparkle to the story as she shifts seamlessly from past to present, and her charming cast of characters will have you rooting for them from the start. At once thrilling and heartwarming, The Cursed Diamond will have you turning pages deep into the night.” —Elizabeth DeLozier, author of Eleanore of Avignon & The Whitechapel Full Moon Society “Anna Rasche’s new novel is a glittering, mesmerizing tale of intrigue, legend, and an infamous gemstone—I gobbled it up as fast as I could read it. Utterly gripping and beautifully rich, The Cursed Diamond, should be on everyone’s fall reading list!” —Heather Webb, USA TODAY bestselling author of The Hope Keeper ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Anna Rasche is the author of The Stone Witch of Florence. She is a historian and gemologist who has previously worked in the jewelry collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and as a curatorial fellow at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and daughter. Never been to Books Over Drinks? Your ticket includes entry to the event, a signed copy of the featured book, and a signature cocktail/mocktail.