Diamond Secret, Paperback

After the Russian Revolution, Empress Marie, the czar's mother, who escaped to Paris, offers a reward for the return of her missing granddaughter, the princess Anastasia. Eager to collect the large sum, two friends hatch a plan to fool Empress Marie and convince Nadya, a mischievous and quick-witted kitchen girl at a Russian tavern, to accompany them to France. Nadya resembles the famous Anastasia, but can't remember her life before the revolution. Eager for the future, Nadya and her new friends venture across Europe, discovering new terrain of friendship, family, and love.

About the Author:

Suzanne Weyn has written more than one hundred novels for children and young adults, and has had her work featured on the "New York Times "bestseller list. Her other Once upon a Time books include "The Crimson Thread," "Water Song," and "The Night Dance." Suzanne lives in Putnam Valley, New York.