"When Seigi Nakata rescued a handsome young jewelry appraiser from a group of drunken assailants, he got more than he bargained for! The appraiser is Richard Ranasinghe de Vulpian, a brilliant and mysterious British jewelry expert. Seigi hires him to appraise a family heirloom...and that is just the beginning. Together, they unlock the secret messages hidden in the hearts of precious stones-and those who possess them. "--Provided by publisher.

Publisher Marketing: Nanako Tsujimura is an author in Japan known for The Case Files of Jeweler Richard novels. Mika Akatsuki is a manga artist in Japan best known for the manga adaptation of The Case Files of Jeweler Richard. Utako Yukihiro is an artist in Japan known for the character designs in The Case Files of Jeweler Richard. Publisher Marketing : This beautifully illustrated, heartwarming mystery romp is based on the popular light novel series that also inspired an anime! When Seigi Nakata rescued a handsome young jewelry appraiser from a group of drunken assailants, he got more than he bargained for! The appraiser is Richard Ranasinghe de Vulpian, a brilliant and mysterious British jewelry expert. Seigi hires him to appraise a family heirloom...and that is just the beginning. Together, they unlock the secret messages hidden in the hearts of precious stones-and those who possess them.

Format: Paperback | Pages: 186 | Publication Date: 2022-03-08