title: The Necklace: A Novel
author:  Claire McMillan 
description: "Enthralling." (<i>The Mercury News</i>)<br /><br />Claire McMillan's <i>The Necklace</i> has everything I love in story: a rich family drama, an enthralling mystery, exotic settings and gorgeous historical detail. McMillan writes in assured and often witty prose, and her characters came to life on the very first page. An enchanting, intoxicating book." (Cristina Alger, author of The Darlings and This Was Not the Plan)<br /><br />At the center of this passionate novel of inheritance and betrayal lies the titular necklacewith mysterious origins, a tragic past, and an uncertain future. Deftly spanning the globe and a century, McMillan's sharp writing explores whether it is possible to undo our wrongs across generationsor if we are doomed to repeat ourselves. (Miranda Beverly-Whittemore, New York Times bestselling author of Bittersweet and June)<br /><br />"<i>The Necklace</i> is a delicious, delicious adventure." <br /> <br /> (Ramona Ausubel, author of Sons and Daughters of Ease and Plenty and No One is Here Except All of Us)<br /><br />"Claire McMillan's brilliantly evoked novel has the glamour of<i>The Great Gatsby,</i><i></i>the intrigue of<i>Bleak House</i><i></i>and the stolen passion of<i>The Age of Innocence</i>.This elegant, clever, irresistibly sexy book is destined to become a classic.<i>The Necklace</i>sparkles brighter than a Cartier showroom." (Koren Zailckas)<br /><br />"With an expansive cast of vivid characters, McMillan weaves a complex and compelling narrative that balances intensity and levity. Written with wit, compassion, and a meticulous attention to period and cultural detail." (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>)<br /><br />"Glittering, Gatsby-esque...an emotionally resonant, captivating tale of love, loss, and family secrets that culminates in a satisfying finale." (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>)<br /><br />"Charming...the historical narrative shines...and the modern setting crackles with wit, as Nell outmaneuvers her kin with ease and maybe finds true love herself. Kate Morton fans will enjoy." (<i>Library Journal</i>)<br /><br />"Some will make immediate comparisons to The Great Gatsby and The Nest, while others will call this a beach read or pure escapism. McMillans fast-paced, cross-generational mystery/saga is highly compelling....McMillan did her research well, and her finely tuned portraits of the era and the characters captivate as she builds her tale to a satisfying conclusion." (<i>RT Book Reviews</i>)<br /><br />"Imagine what it would be like for Tom and Daisy Buchanan's grandchildren to deal with the messes their grandparents made 80 years ago....Absorbing." (<i>BookPage</i>)
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  THE BRIDE’S NECKLACE
  
  by
  
  KAT MARTIN
  
    
  
  SERIES: Book 1
  
    
  
  ISBN: 0-7783-2125-8
  
  PUBLISHER: MIRA
  
  SUBJECT: Historical Romance — Regency
  
  VERSION: Scan - Fully Proofed - V1.0
  
  COPYRIGHT: (c) 2005 by Kat Martin
  
    
  
  SUMMARY: The “New York Times” bestselling author begins a new romantic trilogy
  about the women who possess an heirloom necklace, believed to hold the power
  to bring great happiness or terrible tragedy.
  
    
  
  REVIEW: After Victoria rescues her younger sister, Claire, from their
  molesting stepfather, Baron Harwood, she takes the legendary family heirloom,
  the pearl-and-diamond Bride’s Necklace, to finance their getaway. But they
  still need to find work. Victoria, or Tory, is hired as a housekeeper, and
  Claire as a chambermaid, by Cord, the Earl of Brant, who is surprised to find
  himself attracted to practical Tory, then shocked to discover that by
  deflowering her he has bedded the daughter of a peer. Cord outmaneuvers
  Harwood to keep Claire 