The White Sapphire: A Mystery Romance (1914)

By Lee Foster Hartman

Book Overview

The White Sapphire: A Mystery Romance is a novel written by Lee Foster Hartman and originally published in 1914. The story is set in the early 20th century and revolves around a young woman named Margaret who inherits a valuable white sapphire from her late father. The gem is said to be cursed and brings bad luck to anyone who possesses it.Margaret is determined to keep the sapphire safe and decides to hide it in a secret compartment in her home. However, the gem is soon stolen and Margaret must enlist the help of a detective named John Steele to recover it. As they work together to solve the mystery, Margaret and John find themselves drawn to each other and a romance begins to blossom.The novel is a blend of mystery and romance, with a strong emphasis on the former. The plot is full of twists and turns, with plenty of red herrings and false leads to keep readers guessing until the very end. The characters are well-drawn and engaging, particularly Margaret and John, who are both intelligent and resourceful.Overall, The White Sapphire: A Mystery Romance is a classic tale of intrigue and romance that will appeal to fans of both genres. Hartman's writing is crisp and engaging, and the story is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats until the final page.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116568506X
• ISBN13: 9781165685066
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"