Blue eyes and diamonds

A long-lost gem of nineteenth-century popular fiction, Blue Eyes and Diamonds returns in this complete, unabridged edition. Lemuel De Bra weaves a tale of inheritance, mistaken identity, and forbidden attraction, set against the glittering parlors and shadowy byways of a rapidly changing America. When a young woman's striking blue eyes catch the attention of a mysterious stranger, a chain of secrets begins to unfold—secrets hidden in a diamond brooch, a buried letter, and a promise made long ago. This edition presents the full original text exactly as it first appeared, accompanied by a modern introduction that places the novel in its literary and historical context, along with helpful reader's notes. Whether you are a devoted fan of classic romance or a curious newcomer, this is the definitive way to experience De Bra's singular storytelling. Part of The Founding Texts Library.