Ricky Lam had it all -- a thriving film career, the adoration of countless fans, incredible wealth, and a cocaine and alcohol problem that was about to destroy him. Luckily, he also had a business manager -- his straight-arrow older brother Philip -- who strong-armed him into an addiction clinic.
But not even the passage of fifteen years, Ricky's rehabilitation, and undreamed-of worldly success for both men can mend the rift that erupted between the brothers during those dark days. Now all that remains is a business relationship, although Ricky yearns for more.
When tragedy strikes, erasing Ricky's dreams of winning Philip's forgiveness, Ricky resets his priorities. He turns his back on Hollywood, invites his two illegitimate sons into his life, hoping to become a real father to them, and dedicates himself to his brother's dream -- the construction of a unique resort in South Carolina called the Crown Jewel. But when Ricky steps into his brother's shoes he encounters unsettling surprises and contradictions, as well as an amazing woman, his sister-in-law Roxy Lam, who leads him to the mystery at the center of his brother's life and into a love affair far richer and more challenging than any he has experienced before.
As Ricky attempts to discover the brother he loved but never truly knew, he must settle a grave injustice committed decades ago, even if it means risking his fame, his fortune, and his life.
In a dazzling story that holds readers engrossed until the final page is turned, Fern Michaels explores the complex emotional bonds that exist between brothers, parents and children, and lovers. Written with the keen insight, grace, and humor that have made Fern Michaels one of the world's best-loved storytellers, here is a novel that shows us the importance of forgiveness, the possibility of new beginnings, and the incalculable value of familial love.
Genre: Romance
But not even the passage of fifteen years, Ricky's rehabilitation, and undreamed-of worldly success for both men can mend the rift that erupted between the brothers during those dark days. Now all that remains is a business relationship, although Ricky yearns for more.
When tragedy strikes, erasing Ricky's dreams of winning Philip's forgiveness, Ricky resets his priorities. He turns his back on Hollywood, invites his two illegitimate sons into his life, hoping to become a real father to them, and dedicates himself to his brother's dream -- the construction of a unique resort in South Carolina called the Crown Jewel. But when Ricky steps into his brother's shoes he encounters unsettling surprises and contradictions, as well as an amazing woman, his sister-in-law Roxy Lam, who leads him to the mystery at the center of his brother's life and into a love affair far richer and more challenging than any he has experienced before.
As Ricky attempts to discover the brother he loved but never truly knew, he must settle a grave injustice committed decades ago, even if it means risking his fame, his fortune, and his life.
In a dazzling story that holds readers engrossed until the final page is turned, Fern Michaels explores the complex emotional bonds that exist between brothers, parents and children, and lovers. Written with the keen insight, grace, and humor that have made Fern Michaels one of the world's best-loved storytellers, here is a novel that shows us the importance of forgiveness, the possibility of new beginnings, and the incalculable value of familial love.
Genre: Romance
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Hardback Editions
December 2004 : Hardback
| Title: Crown Jewel Author(s): Fern Michaels ISBN: 1-59413-032-9 / 9781594130328 (USA edition) Publisher: Large Print Press Availability: Amazon Amazon UK More details... |
April 2004 : Hardback
| Title: Crown Jewel Author(s): Fern Michaels ISBN: 1-58724-638-4 / 9781587246388 (USA edition) Publisher: Wheeler Publishing Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
December 2003 : Hardback
| Title: Crown Jewel : A Novel Author(s): Fern Michaels ISBN: 0-7434-5779-X / 978-0-7434-5779-8 (USA edition) Publisher: Atria Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
2003 : Hardback
| Title: Crown Jewel (Large Print) Author(s): Fern Michaels ISBN: 0-7394-4039-x / 978-0-7394-4039-1 (USA edition) Publisher: Atria Books Availability: Amazon More details... |
Paperback Editions
January 2005 : Mass Market Paperback
| Title: Crown Jewel: A Novel Author(s): Fern Michaels ISBN: 0-7434-5780-3 / 978-0-7434-5780-4 (USA edition) Publisher: Pocket Books Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
2005 : Paperback
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Paperback
| Title: Crown Jewel Author(s): ISBN: 0-7434-9036-3 / 978-0-7434-9036-8 (USA edition) Publisher: Simon & Schuster Availability: Amazon More details... |
Audio Editions
April 2007 : Audio CD
| Title: Crown Jewel Author(s): Fern Michaels ISBN: 0-7435-6108-2 / 978-0-7435-6108-2 (USA edition) Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Availability: Amazon More details... |
December 2003 : Audio CD
| Title: Crown Jewel Author(s): Fern Michaels ISBN: 0-7435-2808-5 / 978-0-7435-2808-5 (USA edition) Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Availability: Amazon Amazon CA More details... |
December 2003 : Audio Cassette
| Title: Crown Jewel Author(s): Fern Michaels ISBN: 0-7435-2807-7 (USA edition) Publisher: Audioworks Availability: Amazon More details... |
Other Editions
December 2004 : Unknown
| Title: Crown Jewel Author(s): Fern Michaels ISBN: 0-7435-4530-3 (USA edition) Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Availability: Amazon More details... |
December 2003 : Kindle edition
| Title: Crown Jewel Author(s): Fern Michaels Publisher: Atria Books Availability: Amazon Amazon UK More details... |
December 2003 : Kindle edition
| Title: Crown Jewel Author(s): Fern Michaels Publisher: Atria Books Availability: Amazon Amazon UK More details... |
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