ANNA RASCHE is an author, gemologist, and historian who has previously worked in the jewelry collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Her debut novel, THE STONE WITCH OF FLORENCE, was an October 2024 Indie Next pick, and was recommended by the Washington Post, Entertainment Weekly, Publisher's Weekly, BookRiot and many others.
Inspired by history’s most captivating gemstone. In New York City a century apart, two women’s fates are bound by the dark legacy of the Midnight Diamond…
2010. Jennie is working as a runner in the Diamond District when a friend’s sudden death leaves her with a cryptic note: “Not Safe.” Her search for answers leads her to an antique jewelry box, a clue to a century-old mystery and the legend of the Midnight Diamond—a rare blue gem rumored to bring ruin to all who possess it.
1910. On an ocean liner bound for New York, heiress Marcella Porter returns home after being disgraced by scandal in London. Her path collides with a charismatic nobleman and the magnificent Midnight Diamond, which she unknowingly smuggles into the city. Mesmerized by its brilliance, Marcella feels an irresistible pull toward the diamond, and when the glittering façade of her charmed life begins to crack, Marcella must decide whether the Midnight Diamond is her salvation—or her doom.
Date: Friday, November 6th 2026
Location: Caffe Piccolo- 9428 Ocean Hwy Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Time: 10:45AM-1:00PM
Your Ticket Includes:
Guaranteed seating via our curated seating chart (no rushing for a spot).
An intimate talk and Q&A with Anna Rasche.
A multi-course lunch, dessert, and beverages provided by Caffe Piccolo.
A dedicated window for personalized book signing and a brief meet-and-greet.
The Opportunity to purchase a signed copy of The Cursed Diamond at our event.
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