I very much enjoyed Precious Things by Kelly Doust which is set in London. The main part of the story is about Maggie, an auctioneer who specialises in antique pieces. Maggie and her family - husband, teenage stepdaughter and toddler daughter, go through normal family issues. In a job lot at work Maggie finds a beautiful hand-crafted piece of embroidery which can be used as a collar or coronet. The reader learns about the origin of the piece in the late 19th century France and in subsequent chapters we learn more of the piece's journey. Meanwhile, Maggie risks a fracture in her family with an infatuation. This is a lovely story. 4/5
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