The Jeweler of Stolen Dreams is a compelling fictional historical mystery/romance by M. J. Rose. Released 7th Feb 2023, it's 280 pages and is available in hardcover, paperback, audio, and ebook formats. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links and references throughout. I've really become enamored of ebooks with interactive formats lately.
The story is written in a dual alternating timeline around two women, one secretly engaged in the French resistance during WW2 and the other, an appraiser of antiques who also has psychometric talents. She can sense an object's past by touching it.
The author uses a first person point of view for Violine's experiences in the modern day, alternated with Suzanne's diary entries from the past. The voices are distinct enough that it's never confusing to keep them straight. The light paranormal element ties into a thriller/shadow organization plotline which is compelling and has thriller overtones.
There are ties to some of the author's other books/series, with similar world building and paranormal elements, but this is a standalone and won't suffer in any way by being read by itself without previous familiarity.
Four stars. This is a well written and immersive story with an appealing protagonist and fascinating framework taken from actual history.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
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