Anna Rasche is coming to Belmont in celebration of her new novel "The Cursed Diamond"! In New York City a century apart, two women’s fates are bound by the dark legacy of the Midnight Diamond. Can Jennie break the centuries-old curse before it brings more ruin? Inspired by history’s most captivating gemstone, "The Cursed Diamond" is a thrilling mystery about fate, obsession, and the deadly costs of ambition. Anna will be joined in conversation by Joy Callaway, international bestselling author of historical fiction and southern contemporary romance. ANNA RASCHE is a historian and gemologist who has previously worked in the jewelry collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and as a curatorial fellow at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. Rasche's debut "The Stone Witch of Florence" is based on original research she conducted on the uses of gemstones in medieval medicine at the Cooper Hewitt Museum and on site in Italy. JOY CALLAWAY is the internationally bestselling author of What the Mountains Remember, All The Pretty Places, The Grand Design, Secret Sisters, and The Fifth Avenue Artists Society. She lives in Charlotte, NC, with her husband and two children. All prices include admission and one copy of "The Cursed Diamond" (physical book provided at the event) . Additional books and backlist titles are available to purchase in-store or on our website. Please note that we cannot guarantee availability of any titles at the event that are not pre-ordered, so we highly recommend placing your orders as soon as possible if you would like extra copies of any books! PLEASE NOTE:There are no physical tickets for this event; you will be checked in by attendee name at the door. Tickets are non-refundable unless event is canceled. The event will be taking place at Belmont Bookshop. Should guest count exceed Bookshop capacity, we will move to an offsite location. If this happens, we will notify attendees immediately. Doors to the event will open at 6:30pm with the event beginning at 7:00pm. VISITING US FROM OUT OF TOWN?There are a lot of fun things to do in Belmont and Gaston County! If you're joining us from out of town or state, below are some ideas to help you plan your trip! The biggest draw is simply wandering around downtown Belmont. Main Street has boutiques, cafés, antique stores, dessert spots, breweries, and Stowe Park right in the center. Not to mention - Belmont Bookshop! 🌸 Spend the afternoon taking in the scenery at Daniel Stowe Conservancy🚣♂ Visit the U. S. National Whitewater Center for rafting, trails, ziplining, and more☕ Grab a coffee at Wandering Cup or Waterbean Coffee🥐 Enjoy a handmade pastry or sandwich at Every Day Market🎬 Have dinner at Webb Custom Kitchen, a restored historic theater with movies playing silently while you eat🍺 Relax with an after-dinner beverage at Sammy's Pub or a cigar at The Jailhouse