The Christine Emerald

About the Book

The Christine Emerald, a gem in the class of the Star of India, is the target of a not too smart gang of jewel thieves. The difficulty lies in the fact that the emerald is rarely seen except on the lovely neck of Mrs. Jonathan Prescott, the wife of a multi-millionaire owner of a newspaper and broadcasting empire.

Billy and his "gang" have devised a plan to remove the emerald from Mrs. Prescott's neck during an anniversary party attended by the elite of the city. Their success becomes more and more unlikely as one difficulty after another arises, but Billy pursues the plan to a surprising finale.

The Christine Emerald is a fun read reminiscent of stories told during the Roaring Twenties.

About the Author

Jim Cinque was born in Hoboken, New Jersey. He met his wife, Trudy, when he returned from World War II to her hospital ward. They have been married for fifty-seven years and have three children, two grandchildren, and one great grand child.

Jim spent most of his adult life in the theatre where he acted, directed, and produced many plays. He also directed a full-length movie and had a small band where he performed the vocals. Jim spends much of his time in his woodworking shop. He and Trudy live in a log cabin they built in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina.