The Engagements by J. Courtney Sullivan

A novel whose main focus is the "Diamond", Ms. Sullivan takes us on a journey that spans over a hundred years.  We visit the lives of Evelyn, married for forty years;  Delphine whose life has been filled with seduction and fury; James, whose circumstances prevent him from buying the perfect ring for his wife and lastly,  Kate who is very much against the institution of marriage. We are also introduced to Frances Gerety, a copywriter who is working with the De Beers campaign to come up with the perfect slogan about diamonds.

A wonderful novel that invites us to explore all the reasons a "Diamond is Forever".  It was so refreshing to come to the end of this story and discover that parts of it really happened.

Ms. Sullivan's previous novels include:  Maine and Commencement.  You'll want to go back and read both of them.

Not to be missed---place a hold on The Engagements.

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