The Deadly Diamond is the fourth book in Mark Greenwood's history hunter series.
Each book in the series delves into an historical mystery that has been left with question marks hanging over the case.
Other books in this series:
The Deadly Diamond harks back to ancient times. It's 1668 and a blue diamond said to be the all-seeing eye of the temple god is stolen. The Brahmin priests cast a curse forevermore on any mortal who possessed the idol's eye.
The story follows the deadly history of the blue diamond as it has been stolen, sold and resold by thieves, commoners, kings and queens. Cut and reshaped again and again. Some say the curse is real.
Mark Greenwood separates myth from fact in this fascinating investigation into the Hope Diamond's remarkable history. Could the Hope Diamond be the same diamond stolen from the idol's eye centuries ago?
Did the owners of the exquisite blue diamond meet untimely deaths or were they just coincidences that happened to make for captivating newspaper reporting at the time? Mark Greenwood cuts through the sensationalism to deliver the facts.
The story is wonderfully written with the inclusion of photos and sketches to ignite curiosity and inspire discovery.
The Deadly Diamond is a fascinating story that is sure to have readers searching for more information on The Hope Diamond and the people who had it in their possession.
I would have liked more information on the ancient mines and the mining process.
My rating 4 / 5 🔷🔷🔷🔷
Recommended age: 8 - 12 years
Teaching activities and notes can be found at Fremantle Press
https://fremantlepress.com.au/books/the-deadly-diamond/
Publisher: Fremantle Press
Publication date: 3rd June 2025
Series: History Hunter
Genre: Middle Grade / Non Fiction
Pages: 112
RRP: $14.99AU (paperback)
Source: Courtesy of the publisher
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