I am never, ever disappointed in an M.J. Rose book! She writes the perfect blend of mystery, romance, and supernatural and creates spellbinding stories that I often binge-read.

The Jeweler of Stolen Dreams continues the La Lune series which chronicles the tales of the descendants of LaLune, a 16th century French witch. Often, Rose incorporates gemstones in her work, which fascinates me. Here, a cache of mysterious and spectacular jewels found in an old Louis Vuitton truck start a rollicking and emotional tale of intrigue spanning centuries.

This is the perfect book for a dreary winter weekend, because it will wrap you up in a world of warmth, light, danger, and intrigue. Recommended.

The Jeweler of Stolen Dreams grabbed me on so many levels. It's an interesting historical fiction about a famous jeweler trying to save family heirlooms in the horror of war. Then in the present time, how the jewels were found and the story behind them is revealed. I loved the characters and the compassion shown by them. I highly recommend this one.

The Jeweler of Stolen Dreams by M J Rose is stunning! The story revolves around the mystery of a cache of jewels found by Violine Duplessi in 1986. She finds it hidden within a secret compartment of a vintage Louis Vuitton suitcase. The pieces of jewelry are suspected of being stolen and she has an obligation to report them. The story alternates time periods, in one you a peeking into the life Suzanne Belperron, a jeweler in 1942 during WW2, in the next you are in 1986 with Violine as she attempts to unravel the mystery of the jewels. From these two perspectives, the author weaves together the mystery and romance of both women. The characters are dynamic and command your attention. The settings come to life in your mind’s eye. It’s a fabulous tale!

Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free, electronic ARC of this novel received in exchange for an honest review.
Expected publication date: February 7, 2023
In 1942, Suzanne Belperron is well known for being one of the best jewelers in Paris. Catering to the rich and famous, she creates unique pieces that bring attention to her hard work and detail. However, behind the scenes she and her best friend, American socialite Dixie Osgood, are using Suzanne’s jewelry to barter the release of Jews held captive by the Nazis.
In New York in 1986 Violine Duplessi, an antiquity appraiser, seizes the oppourtunity of a lifetime when she’s asked to peruse Paul Osgood’s collection of furniture, jewelry, and other pieces left to him by his father. Violine is particulary drawn to an old trunk, and when she finds a secret drawer containing unmarked jewellery, she seeks to find the story behind it but what she uncovers was hidden for a reason- and not everyone is pleased that the secret will be revealed.
I was first introduced to M.J. Rose with her novel, “The Last Tiara”. Enthralled by Rose’s historical fiction with a creative twist, I was overjoyed to get the chance to read her newest novel, “The Jeweler of Stolen Dreams”. As the premise implies, the story is told in two time periods, from two strong, female protagonists. Both Suzanne and Violine face different challenges, but their connection spans the decades, and provides an engaging and entertaining read.
Rose has based some of her characters and situations on real life experiences during World War Two. Belperron, for example, actually existed, as did some of her more elite clients. I always appreciate when a historical fiction novel has some basis in reality, as it provides not only entertainment, but information as well.
“Dreams” provides an interesting look into the world of jewelry creation and development, which is an entirely new realm for me and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Rose made it relevant, and did not lose the reader with dry, procedural language. It was necessary to learn about Belperron’s jewellery design, and her work with famous designers and jewellery warehouses, and Rose managed to keep my interest throughout.
“Dreams” is a creative historical fiction novel that blends World War Two Paris and 1980s New York in a seamless, flowing way. Rose delivers an emotional, thought-provoking plot with relatable and lovable characters and I can’t wait to see what she creates next.

Based in history, this story has mystery, romance and intrigue. Told through 2 main characters in 2 different time periods, this captured my imagination. One, who is a jeweler involved with the resistance during WW2 in Paris. The other, a gifted appraiser with an auction house in the late 1980’s. A cache of jewelry is discovered during an appraisal that leads to a search through history. What is discovered has a profound impact on the lives of those involved. This was entertaining and made for a good book to spend the day with. If you’ve enjoyed other books by MJ Rose you will enjoy this one as well. #TheJewelerofStolenDreams #netgalley

"Your honesty is the only currency that can't be stolen from you."

I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for an opportunity to read this book. It was one of my FAVORITE books I read this year!

I'm a sucker for any book that is set during WWII. My former book club would tell you that with a chuckle. This book was everything I would want - a great mystery, suspense, and a dabble into the woo. I wish I would have highlighted more passes but honestly, I was so drawn into this story and the worlds of both Violine and Suzanne that I could barely tear my eyes away from the pages. Sometimes a book just signs with you. The feelings that connect you to those words on the page creep under your skin and get stuck there. Thats what this book was for me. I'm going to be thinking about it for quite some time.

To not spoil anything I'm going to be as vague as possible. Suzanne and Dixie's plan regarding their jewels and their uses was FASCINATING. I was immediately sucked in. To read at the end that the back of the police car scene was real was even more mind blowing. I know that so many people did some intensely terrifying things during that time period due to the absolute evil seeping out of Germany, but it still surprises me to read about it. Its unfathomable what humans have had to endure at the hands of other humans.

Violine and her gift were also fascinating. To be able to touch objects and see visions, feel emotions, and learn their stories is such an interesting concept. No wonder she wanted nothing to do with it-how overwhelming. But I loved how her aunt continued trying to get her to embrace it. To use it. The woo certainly comes into play in Violine's life in that bell tower and beyond. The ghost was one of my favorite parts.

There's so, so much more amongst these pages but you have to read it for yourself. I cannot do it justice in a review. I cant wait to read this book again!

There are two stories interwoven in this novel: Suzanne is a jewelry designer in 1942 Paris, and is working with the Resistance. Violine is in 1986 Paris and America, and works for an auction house. She also has a hereditary gift which she tries to repress, passed down through generations of women: she can feel an object's history by touching it. Violine is asked to evaluate some items by Paul, and it is then she learns that his late aunt's trunk has a secret compartment which conceals some valuable jewelry. Was the jewelry stolen? Can Violine's gift, or her work with the Midas Society, help to identify the rightful owners? Recommended for anyone who enjoys historical fiction with a magical aura. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC.

Violine, a auctioneer who can detected a persons life by touching one of their items, has come across a trunk from Europe with jewelry in a secret compartment that reveals terrible images of the previous owners. Although, the jewelry was created by Suzanne Belperron, it is the horror of World War II that Violine is detecting and in doing so we see how innocent people who loved and had lived were taking away and destroyed. Through Suzanne telling of the story we experience her lost of her lover and friends as each one is taken away and never seen of again.
I really love this story, but any story about what happened in World War II is very upsetting to read about, because it's unimaginable how one human being can do those terrible things to anyone. I love all the magical elements to this story, but its was upsetting that Violine would not except her gift and in doing so endangered herself and others more. I like that Paul Osgood, Violine client and love interest, seems to have a magical ability of his own, to influence others through his speech and how he gets premonitions about thing that are about to happen, it makes me wonder is he has special gifts too..
In a way, this story is about how an item can tell stories about those people who owned it before and help us to remember them.

I want to thank AuthorBuzz, Blue Box Press and NetGalley for an advance copy of this story

Two different times and places get woven together in this historical fiction work. Seems to be another work in a series but you can read it as a standalone. The characters are well fleshed out and interesting history tidbits are yours to learn and further explore.

Thank you for the opportunity to read and enjoy this work.

I received an e-arc of this book through Netgalley.
I didn't realize this was Book #4 in a series when I requested it, but I know that I have enjoyed books by M.J. Rose before.
I did go back and read Book #1 in this series before I read this book. It was a bit more of a magical romance than I prefer to read so I skipped Books 2-3 and read this one next. It can be a standalone book, but I think reading Book 1 helped the references to past family history make more sense to me. If you like romance and some magical elements, then this is a good book for you. It didn't quite fit my current frame of mind, but I thought the parts about the stones and the jeweler it was based on were quite fascinating.

Good historical fiction story about two women decades apart and the jewelry that ties them together. Interesting characters with some magic thrown in.

I fell in love with M.J. Rose’s books when I first read The Last Tiara, and I was so happy to have a chance to read an early copy of The Jeweler of Stolen Dreams.

A dual-timeline novel set in 1942 and 1986, The Jeweler of Stolen Dreams is a beautifully written story of two women with special gifts who are both connected through time by their love of beautiful things. A mixture of magic, romance, and mystery, this story has it all. The historical story is very well researched and draws your interest immediately as does the contemporary side of the story. And if you love jewelry – well, there’s no question you’ll enjoy the descriptions of lovely jewels in this book.

I highly recommend this novel to those who love a historical story steeped in magic and fantastic writing.

I found this book absolutely riveting and full of intersting historical nuggets. Set in 1942 Paris and 1986 New York, the story weaves a wonderful tapestry of connections spanning decades.

In New York, Violine has the gift of touching an object and receiving memories of the owner. It's a gift she's tried hard to lose, as those memories can be violent and traumatic. Hired by wealthy Paul Osgood to evaluate goods he's considering auctioning off, Violine comes across a trunk with a secret. In a secret compartment are a number of jewelry boxes with rings and necklaces clearly of great value and brilliant design. Who do they belong to, and how did they get there?

In 1942 Paris, famous jeweler Suzanne Belperron is living under the Nazi's but continuing to design and sell her jewelry. But under the surface Suzanne, along with others in her circle, is helping Jews fleeing Nazi's to escape from Paris. Do these pieces have anything to do with those found in Paul's trunk?

Chapter by chapter, alternating points of view between Suzanne and Violine weave together the story that connects these people and the jewelry. One of the best things about MJ Rose's stories in general and this book in particular is the ladies of La Lune and their various gifts. I really loved this book!

The Jeweler of Stolen Dreams by MJRose tells the story of Violine Dupressi in 1980s who works for an auction house and finds a hidden compartment in a traveling trunk. Suzanne Belperron a jeweler in Paris in 1940s. A really great dual time line story. The characters are very real. It was interesting when I looked up Suzanne jewelry creations. I would recommend this book. I didn’t realize it was a series so I I’m going to read the other books. Thank you NetGalley for letting me review this book.

I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more by the author M.J. Rose. Although I have read many books about the holocaust this was different and interesting. The story is told in 2 different times. It begins in 1986 with the discovery of a suitcase from 1942. The author made it easy to follow the 2 timelines. The story was an interesting one. Two love stories during different times. I had never heard of Madame Suzanne Belperron - a famous jewelry designer and the parts about jewelry design and precious stones were very interesting as were the way the jewels were smuggled out of France.

My only criticism was that Violine the appraiser from 1986 has magical powers, which I could have done without, but I now know this was part of a series. I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I have so enjoyed all the books I’ve read by M.J. Rose, and this was no exception. This story had me turning pages so quickly and I didn’t want to put it down. I like that the story was written about the extremely talented jeweler, Suzanne Belperron and as soon as I finished this book I went and researched her beautiful jewelry and real story.
The writing is great and the story is engaging.
I highly recommend this one!

Another stunning book of historical romantic fiction by MJ Rose, who couldn't create bad prose if she tried. I adored the beautiful and sophisticated characters within all the various timelines, and I was completely engrossed in the fast-paced plot...so much so that I couldn't stop reading from the first page to the last.
Rose's lush prose is deliciously descriptive, so you really feel like you can smell the scents and feel the air and taste the foods of Paris during the Nazi occupation. Based on real characters, Rose manages to make historical artists come alive within the pages of her gorgeous books (the cover art on her Daughters of La Lune books are perfection!), and I can't recommend them highly enough.

My favorite thing about historical fiction is learning something new — particularly about women who had success in a profession that was perhaps unusual at the time. Thanks to NetGalley, I had the chance to enjoy this well written story that centers around a successful Parisian jeweler in 1942 and an auctioneer in 1986 who is trying to unravel a mystery of a hidden cache of jewels and the story that surrounds them.

It was easy to escape into the two worlds and I’m glad I did.

The Jeweler of Stolen Dreams
M.J. Rose

Such a good story!
Dual timeline, well defined characters and an intriguing premise!
Highly recommend!

1942- Jeweler and her socialite friends help Jews get their jewelry out of the country before stolen by Nazis.

1986- Jewelry apraiser can "see" part of the history of certain items she touches.
As she tries to delve into the history of one of the items for her client she must track the provenence of several items.

Thank you to Netgalley for the advance ebook!

The Jeweler of Stolen Dreams by M. J. Rose is the first I have read in this series. The story begins in the US in 1986 when auctioneer Violine Duplessi is asked to evaluate a trunk from the 1940s. The owner is a wealthy man who only knows that it belonged to a deceased aunt. Violine is soon intrigued by an anomaly concerning the trunk which sends her to Paris for answers. A second story thread involves jeweler extraordinaire Suzanne Belperron and the book's timeline takes the reader back to 1942 during the Nazi control of Paris.

Both women have tightly-held secrets and M. J. Rose deftly alternates the plot between the two. There is mystery, romance, historical fact along with a paranormal aspect woven together to make a very enjoyable read. I found this book fast-paced and believable even with the paranormal aspect and hope to read the three others in this series.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the e-galley.