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A Cursed Diamond? Sonya Iverson, intrepid TV producer, is working on a story about the auction of the magnificent Braganza Diamond when the gem's owner, Wade Bruckheimer, is found deadpoisoned, along with his parrotin his palatial apartment. Wade had inherited the diamond from his beautiful, glamorous mother, Esperanzaand had allowed his stepmother, Irina, to wear it. But Wade needs money to support his luxurious lifestyle, and selling the gemestimated to be worth at least $30 millionseems the fastest way to get it. Irina is angry and heartbrokenshe feels the diamond should be hers. Wade's uncle Jorge is furious that his beloved nephew can't see that family honor demands that the jewel be returned to Brazil and displayed in the national museum. It's great televisionand the story only gets better once Wade is murdered. Suspects aboundnot just those intent on the diamond, but others who had personal reasons to dislike the murdered man. Sonya's interviews may hold the key to solving Wade's murder . . . which makes her not just a sleuth, but the killer's next target!

Elsa Klensch maintains homes in New York City and in Sydney, Australia, and often travels to major fashion capitals around the world. She has been elected to the International Best-Dressed List Hall of Fame and has lectured about fashion and design at the Chicago Historical Society, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Houston Museum of Fine Arts and elsewhere.
Klensch's first book, Style, a heavily illustrated compendium of fashion tips and tricks, was a New York Times bestseller.

Praise for Elsa Klensch

“Readers of Barbara Taylor Bradford’s novels will find the scandals and secrets Klensch’s upper-crust family is hiding familiar and enjoyable territory.”
—Booklist on Take Two

“Klensch is adept at drawing memorable characters and keeping the pace moving. The breathless conclusion barrels along with energy. A solid mystery with a pace like a volcanic eruption.”—Kirkus Reviews on Shooting Script

“Should appeal to Danielle Steele fans.”—Booklist on Shooting Script

“Entertaining and fast-paced.”
—RT Book Reviews on Shooting Script

“The style expert’s first novel is a hot mystery set in the fashion world, featuring a smart female producer who scoops a murder case.”
—US Weekly on Live at 10:00, Dead at 10:15

“After reading Live at 10:00, Dead at 10:15, I know that Elsa Klensch will have as long and successful career as a writer as she did as a pioneering fashion journalist for CNN. Elsa proved that television coverage of fashion could be successful. Now she proves that she is as good at writing fiction as she is in front of a camera.”—Oscar de la Renta on Live at 10:00, Dead at 10:15

“Only Elsa could fashion such a lively murderous tale.”—Calvin Klein on Live at 10:00, Dead at 10:15

“The style expert’s first novel is a hot mystery set in the fashion world, featuring a smart female producer who scoops a murder case. Kick back in your stilettos to find out who knocked off a mogul’s wife: the supermodel, the designer, or her own hubby!”—US Weekly on Live at 10:00, Dead at 10:15

“If Mickey Spillane dealt in dress patterns and couture instead of lead and vengeance, this is the kind of book he’d write. The book is brisk and sharp, building to a satisfying and hilarious payoff.”—New York Post on Live at 10:00, Dead at 10:15

The Third Sin A Sonya Iverson Novel

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