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OverviewThe Selection meets The Handmaid s Tale in this darkly riveting debut filled with twists and turns, where all that glitters may not be gold.The Jewel means wealth, the Jewel means beauty but for Violet, the Jewel means servitude. Born and raised in the Marsh, Violet finds herself living in the Jewel as a servant at the estate of the Duchess of the Lake. Addressed only by her number #197 Violet is quickly thrown into the royal way of life. But behind its opulent and glittering facade, the Jewel hides its cruel and brutal truth, filled with violence, manipulation, and death.Violet must accept the ugly realities of her life all while trying to stay alive. But before she can accept her fate, Violet meets a handsome boy who is also under the Duchess control, and a forbidden love erupts. But their illicit affair has consequences, which will cost them both more than they bargained for. And toeing the line between being calculating and rebellious, Violet must decide what, and who, she is willing to risk for her own freedom. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Amy EwingPublisher: Harper Teen Imprint: Harper Teen Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 21.00cm Weight: 0.321kg ISBN: 9780062369000ISBN 10: 0062369008 Pages: 368 Publication Date: 02 September 2014 Audience: Young adult , Teenage / Young adult Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available ![]() This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsReviewsWith its taut, provocative plot and irresistible characters, THE JEWEL had me tearing through pages right up to the final, startling twist. I need the next book now! --Andrea Cremer, international bestselling author of The Nightshade Series Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |