Two friends, journalist Masha and doctor Lena, arrive on the Côte d’Azur. They plan to celebrate Lenin’s birthday at the hotel where their favorite writer, Scott Fitzgerald, stayed. But during dinner, they unexpectedly witness the theft of an antique necklace once worn by the writer’s wife. Then they become embroiled in the dangerous maelstrom of the Pink Panther gang’s hunt for a mystical diamond… Ninety years ago, here on the French Riviera, completely different passions raged: love, jealousy, and the rivalry between Hemingway and Fitzgerald. All this transformed the life of the celebrity circle, hosted by the wealthy patrons of the arts, the Murphys, into a dazzling display of fireworks… And yet, these two very different eras are linked by one mystery: the disappearance of a diamond that belonged to Marie Antoinette. Who will find it, and at what cost? The detective intrigue in Natalia Lebedeva’s action-packed novels weaves together two narrative layers: current events and the long-held historical mysteries that underlie each crime. Following the adventurous plot, the reader will experience the flavor and uniqueness of other countries and learn many fascinating details about local life. These novels are perfect for vacation, travel, or simply long evenings, as they feature plenty of sea and sun, and the action takes place on islands and resorts.