Joyaux

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On Sarah Whitfield's seventy-fifth birthday, she reflects on her life, recalling her shattered marriage in 1930s New York. A European trip with her parents fails to lift her spirits until she meets William, Duke of Whitfield, who chooses love over his royal duties to marry her. Their honeymoon leads them to an old French chateau, but soon after, war erupts. William joins the allied forces, leaving Sarah with their infant and another child on the way. As the Nazis occupy their chateau, Sarah endures the hardships of war, holding onto hope for her missing husband. After the conflict, the Whitfields begin purchasing jewels from impoverished survivors, and with Sarah’s discerning eye, they establish a prestigious jewelry store in Paris. Their business flourishes, expanding to London and Rome as their family grows. Their children—Phillip, stubborn and proud; Julian, charming and warm; Isabelle, rebellious; and Xavier, wild and unexpected—each carve their own paths while remaining connected to the legacy of their parents. Through five decades of war, passion, and family strength, the story unfolds, exploring the enduring bonds that tie them to their heritage and each other.