{"product_id":"diamond-cynthia-l-jordan-9780988657830","title":"Diamond","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Review: \u003ci\u003eDiamond\u003c\/i\u003e by Cynthia Jordan\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCorsets are out. Freedom is in. The 20's are ROARING! Movies are silent and Hollywood is shaping American culture. From coast to coast young girls like Heather Smith dream of becoming a movie star. One day two men shooting a western film near San Angelo, Texas, come to Pearl's Parlor for some fun. Is this Heather's big chance? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWyatt Earp, Mae West, John Wayne, Charlie Chaplin, Louise Brooks, Barbara Stanwyck...their stories will astound you. DIAMOND reminds us that when we remove the glitzy glamour, smoke and mirrors it is our human nature and the need to be loved that makes us all the same.\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eDiamond\u003c\/i\u003e, Cynthia Jordan crafts a lush and emotionally charged \u003cb\u003ehistorical fiction\u003c\/b\u003e novel that transports readers to the 1920s-a time when America was dancing to jazz, women were redefining freedom, and the lights of Broadway and Hollywood beckoned with promises of fame and fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the center of the story stands \u003cb\u003eMiss Victoria Pearl\u003c\/b\u003e, a strong and compassionate woman who once worked for the famous Everleigh sisters in Chicago and now runs \u003ci\u003eMiss Pearl's Parlor\u003c\/i\u003e in San Angelo, Texas. Her home becomes a refuge for women who have been broken by society but rebuilt by sisterhood. Each of her \"Lady Pearls\" has a story that intertwines hardship with hope, and together they form a family that transcends circumstance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJordan's storytelling brilliantly bridges \u003cb\u003ethe glamour of Broadway and the allure of Hollywood\u003c\/b\u003e. Through vivid descriptions and authentic dialogue, she captures the era when stage and screen were converging-when aspiring actresses, singers, and dancers migrated west from the New York theatres to the new dream factories of California. References to the \u003ci\u003eZiegfeld Follies\u003c\/i\u003e, vaudeville, and early motion pictures like \u003ci\u003eThe Hunchback of Notre Dame\u003c\/i\u003e ground the novel in real history, while fictional characters like Harvey Rochester-an elegant, flamboyant patron of the arts who performs in New York's theatre scene-embody the bold cultural transformation of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story also sheds light on \u003cb\u003ethe darker side of the entertainment world\u003c\/b\u003e-the exploitation of women seeking stardom and the double standards they endured. Yet through Miss Pearl's wisdom and unwavering belief that \u003ci\u003e\"all women have value,\"\u003c\/i\u003e the book transforms pain into empowerment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJordan's prose is cinematic-readers can almost hear the jazz, see the sequins, and feel the dusty Texas wind giving way to the glow of the marquee lights. \u003ci\u003eDiamond\u003c\/i\u003e is not just about showgirls and socialites; it's about survival, self-respect, and the unbreakable spirit of women who dared to dream between the footlights of Broadway and the camera flashes of Hollywood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eVerdict: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA beautifully written and deeply human story that bridges two golden worlds-the bright lights of Broadway and the silver screens of Hollywood. Cynthia Jordan's \u003ci\u003eDiamond\u003c\/i\u003e shimmers with authenticity, heart, and hope-a tribute to the women who helped shape the American dream.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Cynthia L. Jordan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 098865783X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780988657830\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Emerald Eagle Productions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/29\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 370\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.09lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.77d","brand":"Cynthia L. Jordan","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48216527208703,"sku":"9780988657830","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_bb17c1fa-c34c-4492-ab87-09fba1a49421.jpg?v=1771991596","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/diamond-cynthia-l-jordan-9780988657830","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}