"The Master Jeweler" by Weina Dai Randel

This month, we selected The Master Jeweler (2025) by Weina Dai Randel. Hot off the presses, this historical fiction novel covers "the epic story of a brilliant young woman’s dangerous rise to fame in the perilous world of jewelry in 1920s Shanghai―and the power of love and friendship." The novel promises gangsters, seedy schemes, and fabulous antiques at the heart of the story.

Join us this month as we discuss the book, make sense of the historical setting, and lament the lack of Faberge eggs in modern culture.

Remember to bring a recommendation for a future book club!