The Emerald in the Diamond
A Short Story
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The Emerald in the Diamond
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Narrated by:
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Raywat Deonandan
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About this listen
From the depths of the Taklamakan desert in Mongolia, a priceless emerald has been stolen. Through circuitous paths, it makes its way to a baseball diamond in St Louis, Missouri. A thoughtful conversation between three friends sees the mystery unfold, and the whereabouts of the emerald finally revealed. Step up to the plate to read, "The Emerald in the Diamond."
Also included is the prequel to this story: the same three friends recount the murder of a woman in a Malaysian condominium, where the murderer's identify is divined through thoughtful consideration of events. These are the events of "The Inviolate Rectitude of Human Life."
The author, Raywat Deonandan, was awarded the national book award of Guyana for his debut collection of short stories, Sweet Like Saltwater. Some reviews of his fiction include:
- “The imagery is often quite wonderful, capturing sights, sounds, smell, touch, very well. The cultural nuances, especially the difficulty of ‘bridging’ two or more societies, are subtle yet sensitive.” -Linda Field, Arsenal Pulp Press
- “[Deonandan] has a gift for strong characterization and sardonic humour, two elements I find important for good fiction.” -Kim McDougall, Morgan House Publishing
- “Through [Deonandan’s] brilliant characterization and dialogue, the reader is engaged in continuous storying... Auxiliary characters become a vital part of the story as well.” -Anne Forsythe-Moore, Canadian Author Magazine
- "Quirky and engaging." -Jim Bartley, The Globe and Mail
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