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Tom Zoellner
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The Heartless Stone: A Journey Through the World of Diamonds, Deceit, and Desire |
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English |
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Paperback |
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352 |
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2007-06-12 |
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0312339704 |
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Picador |
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0.65 pounds |
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5.24 x 0.92 x 7.99 inches |
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Reprint |
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2 EmilyGator (USA: FL), Becky K. (USA: IL) |
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2 Becky K. (USA: IL), Tara (USA: AZ) |
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Product Description
An American Library Association Notable Book When he proposed to his girlfriend, Tom Zoellner gave what is expected of every American man--a diamond engagement ring. But when the relationship broke apart, he was left with a used diamond that began to haunt him. His obsession carried him around the globe; from the "blood diamond" rings of Africa; to the sweltering polishing factories of India; to mines above the Arctic Circle; to illegal diggings in Brazil; to the London headquarters of De Beers, the secretive global colossus that has dominated the industry for more than a century and permanently carved the phrase "A diamond is forever" on the psyche. An adventure story in the tradition of Susan Orlean's The Orchid Thief, The Heartless Stone is a voyage into the cold heart of the world's most unyielding gem.
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