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The Sapphire Daughter

A completely gripping and emotional page-turner
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London, Present day. As fiercely-independent Georgia clutches a precious gemstone in her hands, she has no idea how it relates to her own family. The rare pink sapphire was left for her at Hope's House, a home for unmarried mothers. Soon Georgia discovers that the sapphire... Read More
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An epic, heart-breaking love story set in beautiful Geneva, The Sapphire Daughter is a novel about the enduring power of love, even across generations, and discovering your true family

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London, Present day. As fiercely-independent Georgia clutches a precious gemstone in her hands, she has no idea how it relates to her own family. The rare pink sapphire was left for her at Hope's House, a home for unmarried mothers.

Soon Georgia discovers that the sapphire was once part of a precious tiara owned by the Italian Royal family, who were forced to move to Geneva after being exiled from their home. A local collector named Luca has been searching for the missing stone for years and instantly wants to meet with Georgia. His grandfather entrusted him with the tiara, with the caveat that it was never to be sold.

As Georgia and Luca piece together the history of the tiara, they uncover a tragic love story. Of a banished princess named Delphine who left behind her home to begin a new life in Switzerland with her husband and children. Trapped in a loveless marriage, she fell in love with a young man named Florian. But when tragedy struck, leaving Delphine completely alone, she was forced to make a heart-breaking decision with devastating consequences.

As Georgia comes to terms with her family's secret, will Delphine's story of courage inspire her to open up her own heart and build a new life with Luca?

A completely gripping and escapist read that will leave you spellbound. The perfect read for fans of Lucinda Riley, Victoria Hislop and Santa Montefiore.

Series: The Lost Daughters

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408729670

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 January 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sphere

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 124.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 261g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Soraya Lane is the author of historical and contemporary women's fiction, and her novel Wives of War was an Amazon Charts bestseller. Soraya lives in her native New Zealand.

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