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Issue Details: First known date: 2019... 2019 The Diamond Hunter
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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, Clementine overhears talk of a paragon diamond coming onto the market. Long-buried memories of her 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.' (Publication summary)

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

Alternative title: Die Diamantenerbin
Language: German
    • Munich,
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      Germany,
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      Western Europe, Europe,
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      Blanvalet ,
      2021 .
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      Image courtesy of publisher's website.
      Extent: 528p.p.
      Note/s:
      • Published 15 March 2021.
      ISBN: 9783734109690

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    South Africa,
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    Southern Africa, Africa,
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    England,
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    United Kingdom (UK),
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    Western Europe, Europe,
  • 1870s
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