Claire McMillan is the author of Alchemy of a Blackbird, Gilded Age, and The Necklace. She was the 2017–2018 Cuyahoga County Writer-in-Residence and currently serves as a member of the board of trustees of The Mount, Edith Wharton’s home in Lenox, Massachusetts. She practiced law until 2003 and then received her MFA in creative writing from Bennington College. She grew up in Pasadena, California, and now lives on her husband’s family farm outside of Cleveland, Ohio, with their two children.
“Claire McMillan's The Necklace has everything I love in story: a
rich family drama, an enthralling mystery, exotic settings and
gorgeous historical detail. McMillan writes in assured and often
witty prose, and her characters came to life on the very first
page. An enchanting, intoxicating book."
*Cristina Alger, author of The Darlings and This Was Not the
Plan*
“At the center of this passionate novel of inheritance and betrayal
lies the titular necklace—with mysterious origins, a tragic past,
and an uncertain future. Deftly spanning the globe and a century,
McMillan's sharp writing explores whether it is possible to undo
our wrongs across generations—or if we are doomed to repeat
ourselves.”
*Miranda Beverly-Whittemore, New York Times bestselling author of
Bittersweet and June*
"The Necklace is a delicious, delicious adventure."
*Ramona Ausubel, author of Sons and Daughters of Ease and Plenty
and No One is Here Except All of Us*
"With an expansive cast of vivid characters, McMillan weaves a
complex and compelling narrative that balances intensity and
levity. Written with wit, compassion, and a meticulous
attention to period and cultural detail."
*Kirkus Reviews*
"Glittering, Gatsby-esque...an emotionally resonant, captivating
tale of love, loss, and family secrets that culminates in a
satisfying finale."
*Publishers Weekly*
"Charming...the historical narrative shines...and the modern
setting crackles with wit, as Nell outmaneuvers her kin with ease
and maybe finds true love herself. Kate Morton fans will
enjoy."
*Library Journal*
"Some will make immediate comparisons to The Great Gatsby and The
Nest, while others will call this a “beach read” or “pure
escapism.” McMillan’s fast-paced, cross-generational mystery/saga
is highly compelling....McMillan did her research well, and her
finely tuned portraits of the era and the characters captivate as
she builds her tale to a satisfying conclusion."
*RT Book Reviews*
"Imagine what it would be like for Tom and Daisy Buchanan's
grandchildren to deal with the messes their grandparents made 80
years ago....Absorbing."
*BookPage*
"Claire McMillan's brilliantly evoked novel has the glamour
of The Great Gatsby, the intrigue of Bleak
House and the stolen passion of The Age of
Innocence. This elegant, clever, irresistibly sexy book
is destined to become a classic. The Necklace sparkles
brighter than a Cartier showroom."
*Koren Zailckas*
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