{"product_id":"the-curiosity-keeper-9780718011789","title":"The Curiosity Keeper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet in the same time period and location as \u003cem\u003eBridgerton \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003ePoldark\u003c\/em\u003e, this Regency romance brings together a wealthy heir and a mysterious young woman as they search for secrets behind a missing a ruby.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJonathan Gilchrist never wanted to inherit Kettering Hall. A second son, he was content to work as the village apothecary. But when his brother's death made him heir just as his father's foolish decisions put the estate at risk, only the sale of a priceless possession--a ruby called the Bevoy--can save the family from ruin. But the gem has disappeared. And all trails lead to Iverness Curiosity Shop--and the beautiful shop girl who may be the answer to his many questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCamille Iverness can take care of herself. She's done so since the day her mother abandoned the family and left Camille to run their shabby curiosity shop. But when a violent betrayal leaves her injured with no place to hide, Camille must allow a mysterious stranger to come to her aid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaught at the intersection of blessings and curses, greed and deceit, these two determined souls must unite to protect what they hold dear. But when a passion that shines far brighter than any gem is ignited, they will have to decide how much they are willing to risk for their future, love, and happiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eThe Curiosity Keeper\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A delightful read, rich with period details. Ladd crafts a couple the reader roots for from the very beginning and a plot that keeps the reader guessing until the end.\" --Sarah M. Eden, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eFor Elise\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe first book in the Treasures of Surrey Regency romance series (books do not need to be read in order)\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook One: \u003cem\u003eThe Curiosity Keeper\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook Two: \u003cem\u003eDawn at Emberwilde\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook Three: \u003cem\u003eA Stranger at Fellsworth\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook length: 89,000 words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes discussion questions for book clubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChaste, kissing-only Regency romance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sarah E. Ladd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Thomas Nelson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/07\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 5.90w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780718011789\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/18\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2015 pg. 84\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRomantic Times\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2015 pg. 50 - Excellent\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCBA Retailers\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2015 pg. 42\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLadd, Sarah E.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSarah E. Ladd\u003c\/strong\u003e is an award-winning, bestselling author who has always loved the Regency period--the clothes, the music, the literature, and the art. A college trip to England and Scotland confirmed her interest in the time period, and she began seriously writing in 2010. Since then, she has released several novels set during the Regency era. Sarah is a graduate of Ball State University and holds degrees in public relations and marketing. She lives in Indiana with her family. Visit Sarah online at SarahLadd.com; Instagram: @sarahladdauthor; Facebook: @SarahLaddAuthor; X: @SarahLaddAuthor; Pinterest: @SarahLaddAuthor.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Sarah E. Ladd \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47532362268829,"sku":"9780718011789","price":38.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_03eba123-aae5-4a2f-ae1e-9bd2aab1c94a.jpg?v=1767683235","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-curiosity-keeper-9780718011789","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}