The Property of a Lady (Coronet Books)

A FAST-MOVING SAGA FROM A WORLD-WIDE POPULAR AUTHOR. Washington TV reporter Genie Reese is sent to find out if it is true that the flawless emerald described in an auction catalogue is part of the Ivanoff treasure. The emerald was last seen in the court tiara of the beautiful young princess, who was believed to have perished along with the rest of her family in the Russian Revolution. Is it true that both America and Russia are bidding for it? And, if so, why? Watching the news from the Fairlawns Nursing Home, Missie O'Bryan knows all the Ivanoff secrets. While Genie tries to unravel the story, it is Missie who reveals the mystery of the past.