The Ninth Stone - Kylie Fitzpatrick (2007)Sarah and her sister are orphans growing up in London in 1864. Dressing as a boy to gain a job at a newspaper, Sarah befriends Lily a wealthy widow with a tale of precious diamonds brought from India to create a powerful jewel. However murders follow the diamonds path and Sarah searches for clues to the killers.
I liked this smart story, the characters were likeable and the tale not too long and drawn out. A good glimpse of a time where change was swirling all around and altering the empire and the role of women. A worthy 3/5.
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