The Hope Keeper — A Novel book cover by Heather Webb

The Hope Keeper

Adult • Historical Fiction
A Novel
Book Available now

1919, Washington D.C. Elisabeth Beaumont comes from a renowned jeweler family, but after the untimely death of her twin brother, she's left on her own to run the failing family business. Desperate for work, she approaches the affluent crowd her brother Julien once courted to expand Beaumont Jewelers. Their ringleader is wealthy socialite Evalyn McLean, owner of the world's most infamous gemstone, rumored to curse all who travel within its orbit.

The Hope Diamond.

As Elisabeth is swept into Evalyn's toxic world of dark opulence, the lines defining who she is and where she belongs begin to blur, leading Elisabeth to question all she once believed. She's no longer certain she wants to take over the family business and be beholden to the wealthy elite of D.C. But she can't fathom leaving her father in the lurch. There's also Evalyn to consider, and the Hope Diamond, which beckons Elisabeth to admire it, touch it, care for it, despite every warning she's been told.

When tragedy strikes one night, not only is Elisabeth's fragile friendship with Evalyn put to the test, but her carefully constructed glamorous new life comes crashing down. Now Elisabeth must face the truth about her brother's death and decide what matters most.

Choose a book format
Paperback prices by retailer

Pick a format, then compare retailer prices. The main button points to the preferred option for the selected format.

Edition information

Book details

Publisher
Sourcebooks Landmark
Publication date
2026
Print length
368 pages
Language
English
ISBN
978-1464221514

Historical Fiction

Reader guide

What to Know Before Reading The Hope Keeper

In The Hope Keeper, Heather Webb delivers a poignant, emotionally resonant historical novel that explores the enduring power of human connection against the backdrop of a changing world. The story centers on characters navigating profound personal losses and shifting societal expectations, all while trying to hold onto a glimmer of optimism when the future feels most uncertain. Webb's signature historical detail brings the setting vividly to life, grounding the narrative in a rich, atmospheric reality that wraps around the reader from the very first page.

It is a deeply moving exploration of resilience. Through beautifully drawn relationships and internal struggles, the narrative delves into what it truly means to safeguard hope—not just for oneself, but for those who have lost the strength to carry it themselves.

Join the Reader List

Join bks.social’s reader list for book recommendations, reader updates, featured titles, and occasional community news. No noise. Just the important things.

About the author

Heather Webb

Heather Webb

Heather Webb is the USA Today bestselling and award-winning author of eleven historical novels, including Queens of London, Strangers in the Night, The Next Ship Home, and Christmas with the Quenn. In 2015, Rodin’s Lover was a Goodread’s Top Pick, and in 2018, Last Christmas in Paris won the Women’s Fiction Writers Association STAR Award. In 2019, Meet Me in Monaco was selected as a finalist for the 2020 Goldsboro RNA award in the UK, as well as the Digital Book World’s Fiction prize. To date, Heather’s books have been translated to seventeen languages. Check her website for more details on release dates and book club visits.

Join the book lovers community

Continue the conversation in the Book Hub for The Hope Keeper

Visit bks.social’s Book Hub for reader discussions, reviews, posts, quotes, questions, reading activity, related books, and G-NRIS story intelligence.