The Rare Jewel of Everleigh Wheaton
(2024)(The first book in the Treasures of Halstead Manor series)
A novel by Susan L Tuttle
In her search for a rare gem, will Everleigh end up uncovering the true treasure of her heart?
Personal care nurse Everleigh Wheaton knows it only takes a few well-placed lies to ruin a reputation. She's experienced it time and time again. But there's a silver lining to repeatedly proving herself: she's confident and self-reliant.
When she loses yet another job and an enigmatic stranger offers her a potential way out, she's game. After all, she loves a good mystery, and an invitation to visit the legendary Halstead Manor is irresistible. But she's not about to let her guard down--especially with the other women who received the same invitation.
A strange voice on the phone tells them he's gathered the three of them to work together as treasure hunters. The first assignment requires Everleigh to be a traveling nurse for retired FBI agent Gertrude Levine, who has one cold case she just can't let go of: the Florentine diamond that went missing when the Austrian Empire fell.
With Everleigh's keen ability to solve puzzles, Natalie Daughtry's vast knowledge of history, and Brooke Sumner's connections to the antiques world, they're bound to track down the diamond. Except that Gertie's nephew, Niles Butler, doesn't trust Everleigh's innocent act . . . even if he finds himself falling for her. Worse, Everleigh's walls of self-preservation may doom the entire team.
Hints of real-life historical events combined with contemporary characters make this first book in the Treasures of Halstead Manor series a masterful blend of romance, mystery, and strong female friendships. Readers of authors like Denise Hunter and Nicole Deese who enjoy unfolding relationships and the organic discovery of God's love will relish this new series.
Genre: Inspirational
Personal care nurse Everleigh Wheaton knows it only takes a few well-placed lies to ruin a reputation. She's experienced it time and time again. But there's a silver lining to repeatedly proving herself: she's confident and self-reliant.
When she loses yet another job and an enigmatic stranger offers her a potential way out, she's game. After all, she loves a good mystery, and an invitation to visit the legendary Halstead Manor is irresistible. But she's not about to let her guard down--especially with the other women who received the same invitation.
A strange voice on the phone tells them he's gathered the three of them to work together as treasure hunters. The first assignment requires Everleigh to be a traveling nurse for retired FBI agent Gertrude Levine, who has one cold case she just can't let go of: the Florentine diamond that went missing when the Austrian Empire fell.
With Everleigh's keen ability to solve puzzles, Natalie Daughtry's vast knowledge of history, and Brooke Sumner's connections to the antiques world, they're bound to track down the diamond. Except that Gertie's nephew, Niles Butler, doesn't trust Everleigh's innocent act . . . even if he finds himself falling for her. Worse, Everleigh's walls of self-preservation may doom the entire team.
Hints of real-life historical events combined with contemporary characters make this first book in the Treasures of Halstead Manor series a masterful blend of romance, mystery, and strong female friendships. Readers of authors like Denise Hunter and Nicole Deese who enjoy unfolding relationships and the organic discovery of God's love will relish this new series.
Genre: Inspirational
Praise for this book
"The Rare Jewel of Everleigh Wheaton pulled me in from the first chapter and kept me flipping the pages well into the night! Get ready to be awed with mesmeric prose coupled with an intriguing plot. Add in a fun cast of characters, and you have a story that shines! Highly recommend!" - Rachel Scott McDaniel
"Susan Tuttle has created a marvelous introduction to a new split-time series with The Rare Jewel of Everleigh Wheaton. Prepare to be swept up in the history and intrigue of missing Austrian royal jewels, and connect with realistic, relatable characters on their own journeys of discovery to finding peace and wholeness--and romance." - Carolyn Miller
"A captivating adventure brimming with faith, romance, and mystery. With glimpses into the past, Susan L. Tuttle weaves one woman's wounds into another's awakening to embrace change and trust again." - Rebekah Millet
"A rare treat, and a wonderful journey! The storied history of a missing gem is wrapped up in a marvelously surprising adventure, where I never knew what to expect from one page to the next. There's an air of enchantment in the pages of this novel, as if we're swept up in a fairy tale-flavored reality. Beautifully drawn, authentic characters navigate this engaging story that is the first in a promising new series!" - Joanna Davidson Politano
"In The Rare Jewel of Everleigh Wheaton, Tuttle infuses a century-long international mystery with her signature style of high-chemistry romance and witty banter. Thanks to the quirky multigenerational cast, every scene is a character study that will have readers captivated long after the last page is turned." - Janine Rosche
"Susan L. Tuttle has a way of hooking you from the beginning and entertaining you to the very end. The Rare Jewel of Everleigh Wheaton is a fantastic combination of history, intrigue, and a romance that will touch every reader's heart. I look forward to reading more from Ms. Tuttle." - Toni Shiloh
"Intriguing, heart-tugging, and romantic--Susan Tuttle's latest packs an emotional punch. The Rare Jewel of Everleigh Wheaton was a delight to read. I especially loved watching both Everleigh and Niles soften throughout the story, discovering the gift of vulnerability and proving that love is every bit as much an adventure as a quest to find a missing jewel. Kudos to Tuttle for a wonderful read!" - Melissa Tagg
"Susan Tuttle has created a marvelous introduction to a new split-time series with The Rare Jewel of Everleigh Wheaton. Prepare to be swept up in the history and intrigue of missing Austrian royal jewels, and connect with realistic, relatable characters on their own journeys of discovery to finding peace and wholeness--and romance." - Carolyn Miller
"A captivating adventure brimming with faith, romance, and mystery. With glimpses into the past, Susan L. Tuttle weaves one woman's wounds into another's awakening to embrace change and trust again." - Rebekah Millet
"A rare treat, and a wonderful journey! The storied history of a missing gem is wrapped up in a marvelously surprising adventure, where I never knew what to expect from one page to the next. There's an air of enchantment in the pages of this novel, as if we're swept up in a fairy tale-flavored reality. Beautifully drawn, authentic characters navigate this engaging story that is the first in a promising new series!" - Joanna Davidson Politano
"In The Rare Jewel of Everleigh Wheaton, Tuttle infuses a century-long international mystery with her signature style of high-chemistry romance and witty banter. Thanks to the quirky multigenerational cast, every scene is a character study that will have readers captivated long after the last page is turned." - Janine Rosche
"Susan L. Tuttle has a way of hooking you from the beginning and entertaining you to the very end. The Rare Jewel of Everleigh Wheaton is a fantastic combination of history, intrigue, and a romance that will touch every reader's heart. I look forward to reading more from Ms. Tuttle." - Toni Shiloh
"Intriguing, heart-tugging, and romantic--Susan Tuttle's latest packs an emotional punch. The Rare Jewel of Everleigh Wheaton was a delight to read. I especially loved watching both Everleigh and Niles soften throughout the story, discovering the gift of vulnerability and proving that love is every bit as much an adventure as a quest to find a missing jewel. Kudos to Tuttle for a wonderful read!" - Melissa Tagg
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