The Honeybee Emeralds

Tector's characters are a delight to follow, both through the streets of modern Paris and through the histories they uncover of three strong, unconventional women from the past. This novel, as beguiling as the jeweled necklace at the center of the story, celebrates the power of friendship and of following your heart with an irresistible mix of action, humor, and empathy. A fantastic debut! -Stacey Swann, author Olympus, Texas Amy Tector's gorgeous writing had me hooked from the first pages of The Honeybee Emeralds. This propulsive, atmospheric novel whisked me off to the bustling streets of Paris; I could feel the cool shadows on the walkways of Place Vendome and smell the old letters and books in dark European archives while following Alice's discovery of the honeybee necklace and her adventure as she, along with a stellar cast of supporting characters, delved into the necklace's storied past. Prepare to be mesmerized by this gem of a debut. -Liv Stratman, author of Cheat Day In Tector's intriguing novel, a rich set of characters are brought together by Paris and its secrets. Women who have come to Paris in search of a new life, women who never left, women whose lives passed away many years ago. The book bubbles over with Tector's warm humour, but don't be fooled. A seriousness and a poignancy lies in each woman's longing for love, for belonging and for an achievement to call her own. -Alette Willis, author of Dancing with Trees Amy Tector has created a story with mystery, romance, history, and a hefty dose of brilliant humor. I found myself genuinely interested in every character (and, of course, the intriguing honeybee emeralds). I attribute my improved mood to this book. It is, in a word, delightful. -Kim Hooper, author of People Who Knew Me and No Hiding in Boise Amy Tector delivers a fun and intelligent mystery wrapped in the exciting world of expat Paris. Along with chronicling four women's challenges with career, friendship, motherhood and love, she carries us away in a wildly entertaining story that includes missing emeralds, a storied diva, imperial sex scandals and a pinch of espionage. The Honeybee Emeralds anchors you in contemporary Paris while taking you on an intriguing journey across centuries. -Wayne Ng, author of Letters From Johnny, Finding the Way, Guernica Prize shortlist finalist