Drawing upon the life and craftsmanship of Peter Karl Faberge, Kelli Stuart wraps the history of the Faberge Easter egg and Russian Revolution in the intrigue of a modern treasure hunt in The Master Craftsman. The kicker is that our treasure hunter is a struggling restaurant hostess who is reluctant to reconcile with her estranged father, a man who chose the thrill of the hunt over his family. At death’s door, he faces some hard realities and seeks out the wife and daughter he left so long ago. A fantastical proposal is made and the search for a fabled mystery Faberge egg ensues.
Stuart carefully takes the golden history, enamels it in mystery, and bejewels it with sparkling intrigue. I greatly appreciate the way she crafts each timeline and each family’s story. It is not until the very end that most precious theme is revealed. Her writing is smooth, her storytelling exquisite.
The Master Craftsman by Kelli Stuart is available now from your favorite local bookseller or online:
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Thank you to the author and publisher for allowing me a copy to read and review. All opinions expressed here are my own and are completely genuine.
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