The Honeybee Emeralds

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Iranian refugee Alice Ahmadi grew up in Northern England, feeling uncertain of her place in the world. While interning at a struggling expat magazine, she discovers a priceless diamond and emerald necklace featuring a golden honeybee pendant. Alice shares her find with the magazine's American editor, Lily Wilkins, who sees it as a chance to save the publication by featuring the necklace and its history on the cover. Lily's best friend, Daphne Smythe-Baird, joins their quest, forming the 'Fellowship of the Necklace' with a trio of unlikely men. Together, they embark on a research adventure that takes them from the historic Richelieu Library to a creepy disused theatre, high-end jewellers near Place Vendome, and the picturesque home of a Loire Valley winemaker, meeting fascinating characters along the way. Meanwhile, É lise Boucher, the magazine's cranky office manager, worries about her future. Through diaries and letters, the romantic history of the necklace unfolds, revealing its connections to figures like Napoléon III, Mata Hari, and Josephine Baker. As the Fellowship uncovers the necklace's intriguing past, one mystery remains: how did it end up in a Parisian basement?