Description
The Love of Stones is a richly layered literary novel that weaves mystery, history, and obsession into a gripping tale that spans continents and centuries. At the heart of the story is Katharine Sterne, a solitary researcher tracing the elusive path of a legendary jewel—a brooch of ruby, diamond, and pearl once worn by Queen Elizabeth I. Her search takes her deep into the goldsmiths’ quarters and hidden archives of London, Tokyo, and Istanbul, driven by a longing as precious as the jewel itself.
Running parallel to Katharine’s modern-day quest is the story of two Iraqi Jewish brothers who, two centuries earlier, arrived in London with a fortune in ancient stones. As their stories unfold across time, a shared obsession with beauty, legacy, and ownership emerges—linking the characters in unexpected ways.
Elegant and haunting, The Love of Stones is ideal for readers who enjoy intricate narratives, historical fiction, and the emotional pull of objects with a mysterious past.
