Kelli Stuart

A riveting book about Peter Faberge and his famous eggs. This was a very interesting book! I liked the characters and the story line.
Peter entrusts his greatest secret to Alma- an egg that honored his divided allegiance to the people of Russia and the Czar family.
Three generations later, Nick is looking for the egg feverishly to the point of alienating his family. He sends a note to his estranged daughter asking for help because his health is failing. Ava, decides to help her father find his last treasure. What ensues is a treasure hunt fraught with danger and mystery. Much more happens in the book. Read it, you won't be disappointed!… (mehr)

Kelli Stuart is one of my favorite authors. The Russian and Ukrainian connections found in her books give an added dimension to her excellent writing. The Master Craftsman is a dual timeline novel with lots of elements of suspense and has both historical and fictional characters. I found the historical story fascinating — the Fabrege workshop that created the famous Easter eggs against the backdrop of a failing Imperial system and revolution showed the peril of those even peripherally tied to Tsar Alexander. The modern-day treasure hunt was suspense-filled and action-packed with lots of shady characters. Who can you really trust!? All the priceless treasures the characters created and pursued served as reminders of just Who gives us personal value. I loved the adventure, the historical elements, and the subtle, yet important, spiritual themes. This novel is a recommended read.

Recommended.

Audience: Adults.

(Thanks to NetGalley for a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are mine alone.)… (mehr)