The Coast of Chance

By Esther Chamberlain

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A woman finds herself at the heart of a social scandal when a priceless treasure disappears, forcing her to navigate love, suspicion, and the consequences of a long-lost relic.

Genres

Crime/Mystery Literature Fiction

Released

2007-01-25

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Summary

"The Coast of Chance" by Esther Chamberlain is an early 20th-century story centered on Flora Gilsey, a woman caught up in mystery when the valuable Chatworth ring vanishes during an auction preview. Romance and suspense blend as she deals with her relationships and the unfolding puzzle. The narrative begins with Flora at home, reflecting on the luxurious but superficial world around her and the missing ring that has captured everyone's attention. Over dinner with Mrs. Britton, Flora reveals the shocking news of the theft. The opening introduces the central mystery, highlights Flora's vibrant personality, and hints at her interactions with Harry, her pleasant suitor, and Kerr, a stranger who sparks a stronger reaction in her, setting the stage to explore social status, desire, and the temptation of the unknown.