A Romance Book I Cannot Remember (Bedazzled?) Best answer on the web

  • I read a book, about 4+ years ago, that I cannot, for the life of me,
    remember the title of.

    I can, however, rememeber
    1) What the hardback cover kind of looked like
    2) Some of the plot
    3) Some impressions of the title


    I would love it if someone could point me in the right direction as
    I'd like to re-read this book and perhaps anything else written by the
    author.


    The Cover:
    Was Bright Girly Pink, had a hand pouring shiny silver diamonds out of
    a martini glass (this could be incorrect) and script in black.

    The Plot: Was about a woman who I believe worked professionally as an
    apraiser in an auction house working with either jewelry or art or
    both. This professional job, however, was just her 'day work' at night
    she became a kind of art thief and broke into people's houses.
    Here is where it gets even fuzzier-
    Either she, or the man in the book, would take the art or jewelry and
    then return it later, citing the owner's oversight in security. I
    believe she left a rose as her calling card and he left clovers tied
    with a white satin ribbon (perhaps this is switched)

    I also distictly remember a portion about the advanced security system
    she had in her home and her working with Kashmere Rubies, Opals or
    some other kind of precious gem.

    In the end they find out each other identity and live happily ever
    after (or something to that effect)

    Oh yes! I also believe he may have actually been not only the good
    samartitan thief- but also the police chief?

    The Title:
    The title gave me impressions of diamonds and glamour. Bedazzled,
    Dazzling...something like that.

    Thanks for your patience with my sillyness and your help!


  • Absolutely excellent- even gave me the names of others items of interest (which is why I had the question in the first place) Thanks SO much!


  • Your book is "Brilliant," by Marne Davis Kellogg. The book's cover is pink, with diamonds and a martini glass. The plot involves a woman named Kick Keswick, who works at a London auction house. Kick leads a second life as a jewel thief called "The Shamrock Burglar" who leaves a bouquet of shamrocks tied with an ivory satin ribbon as her calling card. She falls in love with former Chief Inspector Thomas Curtis of Scotland Yard, who also has a second identity, as an art thief known as "The Samaritan Burglar." The Samaritan Burglar steals expensive works of art and leaves a note that says "If you are going to own a work of this importance responsibly, you'd best improve your security system." Then he leaves the artwork at the police station!
    "A deliciously thrilling novel about an American woman who works at a prestigious London auction house...and moonlights as a jewel thief."
    Powell's Books: Brilliant
    http://www.powells.com/cgi-bin/biblio?inkey=2-0312991436-1

    "American Kick Keswick has been working for the esteemed auction house of Ballantine and Company for more than 30 years, a position that came by way of Oklahoma and a lengthy juvenile record. She met Ballantine's owner, Sir Cramner, while visiting London as a teenager and was his mistress until he died. Her expertise in antiquities and jewelry propelled her to executive secretary, and she expects to retire comfortably on a trust fund and the money she makes with her secret life... as a mistress jewel thief of unparallel skill."
    Amazon: Brilliant
    http://www.amazon.com/Brilliant-Marne-Davis-Kellogg/dp/0312303475

    If you enjoyed "Brilliant," you will almost certainly like the sequels, "Priceless" and "Perfect":
    Amazon: Priceless
    http://www.amazon.com/Priceless-Marne-Davis-Kellogg/dp/0312303815

    Amazon: Perfect
    http://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Marne-Davis-Kellogg/dp/0312337329

    My Google search strategy:

    Google Web Search: brilliant "marne davis kellogg"
    ://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=brilliant+%22marne+davis+kellogg%22

    I hope "Brilliant" is the correct book! If it is not, or if anything is unclear or incomplete, please request clarification; I'll be glad to offer further assistance before you rate my answer.
    Best regards,
    pinkfreud


  • Oh, I get it; by romance book you mean ROMANCE book, like a Harlequin sort of thing.
    Okay, then Green Ice and 11 Harrowhouse wouldn't be at all interchangeable with it. And Bryan should not let either of his daughters read them. Ever.
    Sorry for my mistake!


  • Has Pinkfreud read EVERY book in the world ... Chinese, Japanese, Papyri, Scrolls ...
    As I have long suspected?

    Anyway, it sounds a fascinating book and I will now try and get a copy for my elder daughter ...
    She's an avid reader and may be attempting to out-Pink the Pink Lady.

    Bryan


  • Thanks guys (and gals!) for the suggestions- they are already on their way from Amazon.com!!!


  • Sigh. There is a world of difference in literary quality between "Brilliant" and "a Harlequin sort of thing." But I suppose you're just pulling my leg. Not a wise thing to do, y'know. I've been known to kick. ;-)


  • Kick Keswick? Sir Cramner? Mistress? Trust Fund? Executive secretary? Trite? Hackneyed?
    For intrigue and gems, try "Green Ice" (the book, not the gawd-awful movie... although it does have Omar Sharif) and/or "11 Harrowhouse" (the book, not the gawd-awful comedy movie... although it does have Candy Bergen and John Gielgud) were pretty good tales, though 11 Harrowhouse is less upbeat. Both books were written by Gerald A. Browne


  • Thank you very much for the five stars and the nice tip!

    ~pinkfreud


  • markvmd,

    "Brilliant" is a very different sort of book, not in the same genre with something like "Green Ice." "Brilliant" is, I suppose, what would be called "chick lit." It is a frothy concoction of romance and intrigue, the sort of thing that one might read for fantasy entertainment, particularly if one is of the female persuasion. ;-)









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