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The Diamond Hunter

By: Fiona McIntosh
Narrated by: Katy Sobey
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'It won't matter how many diamonds you find if you lose the love of your child.'

When six-year-old Clementine Knight loses her mother to malaria during the 1870s diamond rush in southern Africa, she is left to be raised by her destitute, alcoholic father, James. Much of Clementine's care falls to their trusty Zulu companion, Joseph One-Shoe, and the unlikely pair form an unbreakable bond.

When the two men uncover a large, flawless diamond, James believes he has finally secured their future, but the discovery of the priceless gem comes at a huge cost. A dark bargain is struck to do whatever it takes to return Clementine to a respectable life at the Grant family's sprawling estate in northern England - while the diamond disappears.

Years on, long-buried memories of Clementine's childhood in Africa and her beloved Joseph One-Shoe are triggered, as she questions who she can trust. To solve the mystery of what happened to her loved ones all those years ago, she must confront a painful history and finally bring justice to bear.

From the harsh desert of Africa's Kimberley diamond mine to the misty, green plains of northern England, The Diamond Hunter is a breathtaking adventure story about trust and betrayal, the ultimate quest for truth, and a love that is truly priceless. Fiction Historical Fiction Africa Heartfelt Thought-Provoking
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I really loved this book. It caught my imagination from the start. I felt emotionally involved as it moved with wisdom and love.
What joy is a friend like Joseph One Shoe.
My mother always said “some books are just born, not made”, and this is one of them.
Its historically interesting about Kimberly and the hand-dug Big Hole.
Google tells me “near the Kimberley Mine Museum, is a re-creation of the town in its heyday, with displays of jewellery and uncut diamonds”.
The narration is in keeping with the story and worth top marks.
Thanks Fiona and Katy.

Wonderful story

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Loved this beautiful story. So wonderfully written with endearing characters and relationships. Great narration also sold me on this book. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Best of Fiona McIntosh!!!

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Truths against indigenous peoples & the goodness of many. A great history lesson for all.

Captivating

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Beautifully written and a throughly enjoyable read. Interesting storyline and very likeable characters.
Fiona captures and describes her environments so well.

A must listen. Beautiful

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What a beautiful story of Clementine and Joseph One Shoe set in a harsh landscape of early diamond mine fields in Africa. Very poignant and beautifully narrated. I found the ending a bit abrupt as if the story just stopped and would have loved to know if Clementine did find Reggie before he died and was reunited with Will. Was there more than just a whisper of that potential promise after the rains at the graves of her parents as the day ended with Joseph and Clem? There just seemed more to be said and done. However, it was a wonderful story and well researched. Africa came alive.

Loved this story.

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