The Hope Keeper
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.
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Book details
- Publisher
- Sourcebooks Landmark
- Publication date
- 2026
- Print length
- 368 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN
- 978-1464221514
Historical Fiction
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.
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