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About The Book
In this thrilling follow-up to Blood Rubies, plucky gem thief Rune Sarasin finds herself racing across Europe in pursuit of precious sapphires that might buy her freedom from a dangerous crime lord.
At a private showing in the Louvre, Napoleon Bonaparte's great-great-grand niece Margot Steiner admires the painting of her famous ancestor while wearing a precious Ceylon sapphire necklace commissioned by the emperor himself. After getting caught in a commotion on the crowded staircase, however, Mrs. Steiner discovers that her necklace is gone and the suspicious young woman who started the commotion has melted away into the throng...
Rune Sarasin is new to Paris, but not new to stealing priceless jewels. She has spent the last few years plying her trade in the fast-paced city of Bangkok, but after unwittingly stealing from the ruthless smuggler Charles Lemaire, she now must hunt down the gems that he requests until she repays what she owes. But when Lemaire demands that she now steal sapphire earrings to match the necklace, Rune realizes that he will never willingly let her go.
Taking down a man with near unlimited resources is not a job for a young woman on her own, who now must hide in the shadows. With the help of an old friend and some new and unlikely alliances, Rune finds herself in a cat and mouse game around all of Europe, from Paris to Mallorca, to Marseille, to Amsterdam, and Berlin. Caught up in the world of smuggling, drug dealing, and shady businessmen, Rune fights to stay one step ahead of both the police and Lemaire.
At a private showing in the Louvre, Napoleon Bonaparte's great-great-grand niece Margot Steiner admires the painting of her famous ancestor while wearing a precious Ceylon sapphire necklace commissioned by the emperor himself. After getting caught in a commotion on the crowded staircase, however, Mrs. Steiner discovers that her necklace is gone and the suspicious young woman who started the commotion has melted away into the throng...
Rune Sarasin is new to Paris, but not new to stealing priceless jewels. She has spent the last few years plying her trade in the fast-paced city of Bangkok, but after unwittingly stealing from the ruthless smuggler Charles Lemaire, she now must hunt down the gems that he requests until she repays what she owes. But when Lemaire demands that she now steal sapphire earrings to match the necklace, Rune realizes that he will never willingly let her go.
Taking down a man with near unlimited resources is not a job for a young woman on her own, who now must hide in the shadows. With the help of an old friend and some new and unlikely alliances, Rune finds herself in a cat and mouse game around all of Europe, from Paris to Mallorca, to Marseille, to Amsterdam, and Berlin. Caught up in the world of smuggling, drug dealing, and shady businessmen, Rune fights to stay one step ahead of both the police and Lemaire.
About The Author
Mailan Doquang has published extensively on the art and architecture of medieval France. She is an avid traveler, photographer, and runner. She is a Canadian transplant and longtime resident of New York City. Her first novel, Blood Rubies, was named one of Globe and Mail's best books of 2024.
Product Details
- Publisher: The Mysterious Press (June 3, 2025)
- Length: 312 pages
- ISBN13: 9781613166482
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Raves and Reviews
"Adrenaline junkies may enjoy the constant edge-of-the-cliff pacing as Rune stays one step ahead of the police while always plotting that one final caper that will get her out of Lemaire's grasp. . . . This one's for those who prefer adventure."
– Kirkus
"Gripping . . . Doquang's evocative descriptions of Europe's backstreets and Rune's fast-thinking strategic moves will appeal to both espionage and heist fans, especially those seeking a cat burglar with depth."
– Booklist
"A gripping cat and mouse game between thief and smuggler."
– CrimeReads
"Sophisticated . . . the best caper novel I've read this year. Ceylon Sapphires also makes great use of its international settings, cementing Doquang's reputation as one of those rare writers who can make the world seem large and small at the same time. A
– Jon Land, BookTrib
"A classic thriller, starting in Paris and racing across Europe and Asia. . . . I was rooting for Rune across the continents."
– Globe and Mail
"I had such a blast reading this book! Ceylon Sapphires has a little of everything. It's funny, fast paced, and packed with history from around the world. It also has a lot of heart. Mailan Doquang's series has landed a place on my must-read list."
– Samantha Downing, internationally bestselling author
"I had such a blast reading this book! Ceylon Sapphires has a little of everything. It's funny, fast paced, and packed with history from around the world. It also has a lot of heart. Mailan Doquang's series has landed a place on my must-read list."
– Samantha M. Bailey, USA Today, Amazon Charts, and #1 international bestselling author of Hello, Juliet
"Mailan Doquang is a writer to watch."
– Alafair Burke, New York Times bestselling author
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