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"A page-turning family saga, this book will entertain readers of all generations."
—Good Morning America

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The IMPERFECTS: A NOVEL

The Nest meets Curtis Sittenfeld in this captivating novel about a priceless inheritance that leads one family on a life-altering pursuit of the truth.

The Millers are far from perfect. Estranged siblings Beck, Ashley and Jake find themselves under one roof for the first time in years, forced to confront old resentments and betrayals, when their mysterious, eccentric matriarch, Helen, passes away. But their lives are about to change when they find a secret inheritance hidden among her possessions—the Florentine Diamond, a 137-carat yellow gemstone that went missing from the Austrian Empire a century ago.

Desperate to learn how one of the world’s most elusive diamonds ended up in Helen’s bedroom, they begin investigating her past only to realize how little they know about their brave, resilient grandmother. As the Millers race to determine whether they are the rightful heirs to the diamond and the fortune it promises, they uncover a past more tragic and powerful than they ever could have imagined, forever changing their connection to their heritage and each other.

Inspired by the true story of the real, still-missing Florentine Diamond, The Imperfects illuminates the sacrifices we make for family and how sometimes discovering the truth of the past is the only way to better the future.

“A page-turning family saga, this book will entertain readers of all generations.” —Good Morning America, One of GMA’s 10 Books to Send as Mother’s Day Gifts

“[A] cracking tale... Meyerson makes the family arguments deliciously realistic, and her gradual uncovering of the heirloom’s secrets will keep readers turning the pages. This well-spun tale is a charming reminder that familial reconciliation can be worth a fortune.” —Publishers Weekly, One of PW's Top Ten Books of Summer 2020

“The author portrays complex relationships with insight and finesse… [An] entertaining multigenerational saga about sacrifice, self-reliance, and what it means to be family.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Compassionate, thoughtful, and surprisingly moving, this dysfunctional family saga will satisfy fans of Maggie Shipstead and Celeste Ng.” —Booklist

"Compelling… Readers who enjoy realistically drawn characters, family dynamics, and the power of history will appreciate this novel."–Library Journal

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