Precious Things

"Precious Things" weaves a captivating story about a glittering beaded collar and its journey across decades, uncovering the lives and desires of women from 1891 Normandy to 1926 Shanghai, as well as a modern-day Londoner named Maggie. As Maggie finds and investigates the collar’s mysterious past, her own life, relationships, and understanding of what truly matters are put to the test. This moving novel explores themes of longing, marriage, and family, reminding us that sometimes the most valuable treasures are found close to home.