The Jewel of Cairo

The epic journey of the Women of Consequence series continues in this spellbinding dual-narrative series that will transport you from France to the heat of Cairo and to secrets hidden in Vermont. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Oh my! It is just exquisite .

. The author is a wonderful storyteller' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I couldn't put it down' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A rich tapestry of secrets, love, and self-discovery.' _______________ Cairo 1915.

A wealthy Egyptian jeweller commissions a Fabergé egg as a wedding anniversary gift to his "queen." Cairo 1976. After leaving Paris, Lilianne is recruited by the CIA to keep tabs on a charming, corrupt jeweller.

But when a betrayal renders Cairo unsafe, Lilianne and a broken Gilles must leave for the US - unaware they are carrying priceless cargo. Back on the Connecticut coast, their marriage of convenience deepens into a singular kind of love - until devastating news forces them to make an impossible choice. Southport, Connecticut present day.

Decades later, Sophie has lost everything; her husband, her house, and her picture-perfect life. When her parents' old friend Helen visits with an exquisite antique doll, Sophie discovers a stunning treasure - and a truth about her birth mother that sends her on a journey of self-discovery. In the green mountains of Vermont, she is drawn to the strong, silent Owen and to the family she never knew .

. until another secret upends her life again. Three priceless treasures.

Three extraordinary women. Three powerful legacies. The next book in the series, The Temptations of Crete, will follow Connie's story after parting from Lilianne and Helen in 1975 Paris.

With cross-generational appeal and captivating international settings, this series is perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Rachel Hore and Santa Montefiore. _______________Readers adore Muna's escapist tales: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'An original, captivating story ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'It left me wanting to read more in this world and from Muna Shehadi' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A delight to read . .

reminded of Nora Roberts' storytelling' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'What a book - a secret in every chapter . . I was glued to it' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'The drama, the heartache, the family secrets, the romance, what a cliffhanger!'