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THE JEWEL is an electrifying debut novel by Amy Ewing that highlights the drama, viciousness and beauty of wealth. Violet is a surrogate and soon, she will only be known as a lot number. The most she can hope for is a good, nice lady to buy her at the Auction. But when the Duchess of the Lake buys her, Violet gets more than she bargained for. She learns that it is possible for her to love someone, and to have some semblance of a life. But under the Duchess’s rule, she must live her life very carefully; otherwise, she may find herself faced with a life without freedom.
This novel was a masterpiece! I could not, would not, put it down.
This novel was a masterpiece! I could not, would not, put it down.The plot twists were so surprising and you never would have imagined them happening. Amy has an incredible talent for writing strong heroines who continually shock the reader. The writing was superb, and as a reader, it really is an enthralling experience. I found that this novel is slightly like THE SELECTION, in the sense that there is royalty and everything is not what it seems. But all in all, as much as I loved THE SELECTION, THE JEWEL was even better. I definitely would recommend this novel to fans of Kiera Cass and anyone who likes a little bit of romance, supernatural powers and the royal way of living. If I could have the sequel right now, I would hole up in my room with it! I would keep this on my shelf to read again and again.
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The Jewel means wealth, the Jewel means beauty—but for Violet, the Jewel means servitude. Born and raised in the Marsh, Violet finds herself living in the Jewel as a servant at the estate of the Duchess of the Lake. Addressed only by her number—#197—Violet is quickly thrown into the royal way of life. But behind its opulent and glittering facade, the Jewel hides its cruel and brutal truth, filled with violence, manipulation, and death.
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The Jewel means wealth, the Jewel means beauty—but for Violet, the Jewel means servitude. Born and raised in the Marsh, Violet finds herself living in the Jewel as a servant at the estate of the Duchess of the Lake. Addressed only by her number—#197—Violet is quickly thrown into the royal way of life. But behind its opulent and glittering facade, the Jewel hides its cruel and brutal truth, filled with violence, manipulation, and death.
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The Selection meets The Handmaid's Tale in this darkly riveting debut filled with twists and turns, where all that glitters may not be gold.
The Jewel means wealth, the Jewel means beauty—but for Violet, the Jewel means servitude. Born and raised in the Marsh, Violet finds herself living in the Jewel as a servant at the estate of the Duchess of the Lake. Addressed only by her number—#197—Violet is quickly thrown into the royal way of life. But behind its opulent and glittering facade, the Jewel hides its cruel and brutal truth, filled with violence, manipulation, and death.
Violet must accept the ugly realities of her life . . . all while trying to stay alive. But before she can accept her fate, Violet meets a handsome boy who is also under the Duchess's control, and a forbidden love erupts. But their illicit affair has consequences, which will cost them both more than they bargained for. And toeing the line between being calculating and rebellious, Violet must decide what, and who, she is willing to risk for her own freedom.
