Four mysterious words prompt antiques dealer Precious Rafferty to embark on a quest across Europe to uncover their meaning. Preshy, at age thirty-eight, loves her American-in-Paris life, but thinks that she'll never be swept off her feet—until she meets Bennett James. As their whirlwind courtship progresses, though, she realizes that there is much about his business life in Shanghai she doesn't know. Then she receives an urgent message from Lily Song, a cousin she's never met. Lily lives in Shanghai and knows the antiques underworld there—and she has a secret important enough to draw her to Venice to meet Preshy for the first time, face-to-face. In Venice, Preshy will have to weave through a maze of betrayers to discover who she can trust with her heart—and with her life.
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"I was a little taken back by the bright pink cover and girly description, but overall I loved the book. I was surprised when people started getting murdered every five seconds. Oh the wonderful deceitful plans of mankind. It was the perfect airport read."
— Laurel (5 out of 5 stars)
“Adler remains as adept as ever at making her various locales come to life and doesn’t disappoint in keeping the mystery…swirling.”
— Publishers Weekly“With plots lighter than air and settings that include some of the world’s most exotic cities, Adler’s romantic suspense novels aim to please. And please this one does.”
— Booklist“This fast-moving tale contains all the right elements for a perfect summer read: romance, exotic locales, and mysterious characters. They are mixed together so seamlessly, it’s impossible not to lose yourself in this wonderful escapist fare.”
— RT Book Reviews (4 stars)" I was a little disappointed in this Adler book. I didn't care for any of the main characters. Precious (Preshy) is completely naive and wishy washy (to match her name). Lily is dishonest and distant. Both male characters are unlikeable. I continued with the story to see it through. So, I gave it two stars because at least it held my attention for part of the time. "
— Laura, 2/10/2014" This book was a pretty quick read. It was pretty predictable and the characters came across as a bit too naive even with the hard earned worldly life lessons they were described to have. I found it hard to relate to the characters. It was also frustrating when the main character switched half way through the book. A lot of movement through the book will keep you on your toes but ultimately a let down of anticipation. "
— Katherine, 1/9/2014" I enjoyed this book, but frequently it felt a littel forced to me, as if there was a fact that the author thought we needed to know, so she tossed it in. A good summer, poolside read, but probably not something I'll come back kto in the future. "
— Amy, 1/6/2014" Seriously, a main character named Preshy...oculd not get past the name... "
— Debra, 1/1/2014" I listened to this as an audiobook and it was an interesting story going from China, to Paris to Venice and then the States. Lots of interesting characters. "
— Erin, 12/28/2013" I really enjoyed this book. It held my interest and had many twists and turns in it-very entertaining. "
— Sherri, 12/18/2013" I don't usually like love stories but this was thrilling. So romantic and the author did a superb job at making you feel like were there. "
— Michelle, 12/1/2013" I usually like mystery books, but on this one the "heroine" is so stupid I kept cheering for the bad guy to kill her. It also has a dumb ending and a few loose ends. "
— Martha, 11/23/2013" ok read about two cousins who have never met - one lives in paris and the other in shanghai. they are both antique dealers. they become connected by a con man hoping to steal a family treasure. "
— Andrea, 11/2/2013" I always enjoy Elizabeth Adler's books, but I have to say this is the one it took me the longest to get in to. "
— Janice, 10/25/2013" This book was alright. I really did not expect much, so I was not really disappointed that the story was very scattered and the characters were thinly written. I bought the book to read on vacation, and it served its purpose. It was light and ended well. A simple read. "
— Heather, 9/30/2013" This was a pleasant read but not as descriptive with the settings as with her other books. On to Provence, with the next one. I think I have 3 more to read after that, St. Tropez, Capri and one more place. "
— Merty, 9/23/2013" Reading her books is like taking a little vacation "
— Erica, 9/15/2013" Another fun mystery set in Italy. "
— Emily, 9/6/2013" a pretty suspenseful novel, but too many coincidences to my liking. the fact that Lily, Preshy, Mary Lou are all connected with the 'villain' Bennett Yuan/ Bennett James and not aware of it, makes the book too unrealistic for my taste. "
— Alyn, 8/10/2013" The ending was so disappointing. "
— Anne, 6/25/2013" This was the first time reading one of Elizabeth's books and I found it alright to read. It was one I had a hard time putting down. I would love to read another one of her books and see if I would enjoy it. "
— Jessica, 5/18/2013" An engaging summer mystery read, that took me for a trip down memory lane through two of my favorite romantic cities.....Paris and Venice. "
— Ellen, 5/17/2013" Pretty good for romance/chick lit. "
— Bob, 4/21/2013" A light read that is mostly predictable but has a few unexpected twists. "
— Edb, 11/30/2012" antiques dealer falls for a con man who only wants her money and priceless stolen necklace "
— Donna, 8/18/2012" I love reading fiction set in places I have visited...and I LOVED Venice! "
— Jamie, 7/30/2012" Select Editions Vol. 1, 2008 "
— Cactuskid2, 12/14/2011" Love Elizabeth Adler but why anyone would name their heroine, Preshy, short for Precious, is beyond me. Almost couldn't read this book just because the name is stupid. "
— Nancy, 12/4/2011" This was interesting enough to keep me going. I was a little put off by the introduction of most of the unsavory and unliikeable characters in the beginning of the book. I really want to love someone in the story. "
— Ruth, 7/16/2011" Wouldn't recommend. Didn't like any of the characters. Quick/Easy read, but unattractive characters left me wondering why I bothered. "
— Kz, 11/1/2010" Not sure why I bothered to finish it. "
— Kristine, 6/23/2010" Entertaining; will go back to this author "
— Gail, 12/4/2009" Loved it! Want to check out other Elizabeth Adler books. "
— Indrani, 6/18/2008Elizabeth Adler is the internationally acclaimed author of more than thirty novels. She is a frequent world traveler who has lived in Brazil, the United States, England, France, and Ireland, and she uses these real locations in her books. She is married with one daughter and lives in Palm Springs, California.
Carrington MacDuffie is a voice actor and recording artist who has narrated over two hundred audiobooks, received numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards, and has been a frequent finalist for the Audie Award, including for her original audiobook, Many Things Invisible. Alongside her narration work, she has released a new album of original songs, Only an Angel.