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Property of a Noblewoman
by Danielle Steel
When a long-forgotten safe deposit box is opened at a Manhattan bank, it reveals a collection of priceless jewelry, old letters, and photographs belonging to the late Marguerite Wallace Pearson di San Pignelli. Law clerk Jane Willoughby and Christie’s auctioneer Phillip Lawton are tasking with unraveling the mystery behind the abandoned treasures and the woman who left them behind. Their investigation takes them on an unexpected journey that uncovers a secret history spanning continents and decades. As they piece together Marguerite’s life, both Jane and Phillip find their own lives transformed by the legacy of a noblewoman they never met.
- Pages
- 235
- Reading time
- 5 hours
- File size
- 1.3 MB
- Published
- 2/1/2020
- ISBN
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When a long-forgotten safe deposit box is opened at a Manhattan bank, it reveals a collection of priceless jewelry, old letters, and photographs belonging to the late Marguerite Wallace Pearson di San Pignelli. Law clerk Jane Willoughby and Christie’s auctioneer Phillip Lawton are tasking with unraveling the mystery behind the abandoned treasures and the woman who left them behind. Their investigation takes them on an unexpected journey that uncovers a secret history spanning continents and decades. As they piece together Marguerite’s life, both Jane and Phillip find their own lives transformed by the legacy of a noblewoman they never met.
What you'll take away
- Discover the procedural mysteries behind abandoned safe deposit boxes and intestate estates.
- Follow the emotional journey of uncovering a stranger's life through their most private possessions.
- Explore the intersection of historical mystery and modern-day romance in New York City.
- Learn about the meticulous world of high-end jewelry appraisal and auction houses.
- Understand the impact that past secrets can have on the future of those who find them.
