Diamond Solitaire

Diamond Solitaire
Author: Peter Lovesey
Publisher: Soho Press
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2003-07-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 156947799X

Fired from the police for insubordination, Peter Diamond is reduced to working as a security guard at Harrod's. There he finds an abandoned Japanese girl after the store closes. He must identify her in order to save her life.

The Last Detective

The Last Detective
Author: Peter Lovesey
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2012-07-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1405519894

The very first Peter Diamond mystery, and Anthony Award winning novel, from the superb Peter Lovesey. A woman's naked body is found floating in the weeds of a lake near Bath, by an elderly woman walking her Siamese cats. No-one comes forward to identify her, and no murder weapon is found, but sleuthing is Superintendent Peter Diamond's speciality. A genuine gumshoe, practising door-stopping and deduction: he is the last detective. Struggling with office politics and a bizarre cast of suspects, Diamond strikes out on his own, even when Forensics think they have the culprit. Eventually, despite disastrous personal consequences, and amongst Bath's rambling buildings and formidable history, the last detective exposes the uncomfortable truth . . .

Blood

Blood
Author: Ivy Nelson
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2020-01-13
Genre:
ISBN:

Elijah Barrett fell in love with a stranger in a nightclub. After a brief encounter he can't get this angel out of his mind. But then she walks into his office for a job interview. Turns out she's no angel, but the daughter of the man who killed his mother. His need for revenge has him offering her the job. Lust drives him to take her to Solitaire, the elite BDSM club he runs. Love makes him question whether revenge is worth it. Holly Sutton thinks her father hung the moon and can do no wrong. That couldn't be further from the truth. When a dream job with Billionaire Elijah Barrett falls into her lap, she jumps at the opportunity to spread her wings. Now she's face to face with the dark-haired stranger she's been fantasizing about since their nightclub encounter. That's how she wound up in his bed and at his side as his personal assistant. There's just one problem, he hates her father and wants him in prison, she just can't figure out why. Faced with the realization that she may not know her father at all, she must decide if love or loyalty will win. Book one in the Diamond Doms series will have you begging for more. Get started with your copy today!

Diamonds -- Catalogs, Jewelry, Silverware -- Catalogs Ryrie year book, 1922 illustrated

Diamonds -- Catalogs, Jewelry, Silverware -- Catalogs Ryrie year book, 1922 illustrated
Author: Ryrie Bros Henry Birks and Sons
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2018-11-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0359236626

In 1857, Birks was hired as a clerk at Savage and Lyman in Montreal, reputed to be the finest jeweller and watchmaker in the Province of Canada at that time. Although Birks eventually became a partner in the firm in 1868, the company's later financial difficulties encouraged Birks to leave in 1877 With an investment of C$3000, Birks opened his own small jewellery shop in 1879 on Saint Jacques Street in the heart of Montreal's financial and commercial district. In 1893, Birks went into partnership with his three sons (William, John and Gerald), and the name of the firm became Henry Birks and Sons.

Solitaire

Solitaire
Author: Graham Masterton
Publisher: Ipso Books
Total Pages: 578
Release: 2017-11-22
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1504059514

An immense diamond pits two brothers in bitter rivalry in this “multifaceted and fascinating” story of nineteenth century South Africa by the author of Railroad (The New York Times). Kimberley, South Africa, 1868: As colonial powers vie for control of the diamond-rich land, Englishman Barney Blitz goes searching for his brother Joel across the South African countryside. When he finally finds him, arrested and condemned to death, Barney performs a daring rescue—but his act of heroism will ultimately lead him down a path of greed, betrayal, and doom. Obsessed with pillaging the greatest diamond field in the world, Barney and Joel soon discover the Natalia Star: a flawless and priceless 350 carat specimen. But to whom does this brilliant and hypnotic diamond belong? Acclaimed author Graham Masterton takes his readers on an epic adventure of passion and tragedy in this “robust, stirring, and thought-provoking tale” (Publishers Weekly). “Engrossing.” —The New York Times “A gleaming adventure, sharply faceted with splendid period background, diamond-mining details, and rapacity that could cut glass.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Graff

Graff
Author: Vivienne Becker
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2015
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 0847844811

A look into the exclusive world of Graff, the British-owned luxury purveyor of unique jewels, one-of-a-kind statement pieces, and the most famous diamonds in the world. The House of Graff is synonymous with the pinnacle of luxurious, sophisticated style, the exclusive glamour and exquisite craftsmanship of its creations a singular complement to the world-famous gemstones that have passed through its master craftsmen's hands. Laurence Graff's gift of releasing the hidden beauty within gems of unprecedented size and brilliance has led to Graff being renowned as home to "the most fabulous jewels in the world." Spotlighted are famed stones such as the 603-carat Lesotho Promise, which Graff daringly cut into a necklace of 26 perfect stones; the largest square Fancy Vivid Yellow diamond in the world, the 118.08-carat Delaire Sunrise; and the largest D Flawless round diamond in the world, the Graff Constellation, at 102.79 carats. This volume showcases the best of the House of Graff--the most dramatic, the most mesmerizing, and the most exceptional jewels in the world. Included is the story of the creation of Graff, portrayed through archival photos and the words of founder Laurence Graff.

The Smart Set

The Smart Set
Author: George Jean Nathan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 702
Release: 1923
Genre: Literature, Modern
ISBN:

The Summons

The Summons
Author: Peter Lovesey
Publisher: Soho Press
Total Pages: 271
Release: 2004-06-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1569473609

“The Summons is a classic.” —The Economist John Mountjoy has escaped from prison and kidnapped the chief constable’s daughter. The only person he’ll parley with is Detective Peter Diamond, who arrested him four years earlier for the murder of a young journalist. Mountjoy, who still maintains his innocence, has a simple request for Diamond. All the detective has to do is find the real killer and clear Mountjoy’s name, and the hostage will be free to go. But in the intervening four years, the trail has gone cold and memories have turned hazy, making the hunt for the killer even more complicated the second time around. Will Diamond get to the bottom of the cold case before another life is lost?

Forever

Forever
Author: Ivy Nelson
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2021-09-24
Genre:
ISBN:

Russell Adler has one job while Elijah Barrett is away. Keep Holly Barrett and her best friend Gemma Livingston safe from those out to collapse Club Solitaire. There's just one problem, Gemma is pain in the ass. A gorgeous, irresistible, pain in the ass determined to make his job impossible. She makes the Dom in him twitch but he knows he can't lose focus or people might die. Forever is the long-awaited conclusion to the Diamond Doms series.