The Portugal Sapphire — J.A. Jernay

“A delightful [series] �" it will enchant you with exotic places and interesting characters.” -- Linda Osborn, 5-star review

After months of unemployment, her bank account dwindling, Ainsley Walker is starting to wonder if her career as a gemstone detective will ever take off.

THEN

Her life changes when she accepts an offer from a handsome importer to travel to the country of Portugal -- the gorgeous but overlooked jewel of Western Europe -- to search for a sapphire azulejo that has been stolen from an historic chapel.

On her fast-paced adventure, Ainsley explores thieves' fairs, antique trams, ancient Roman ruins, and the dangerous roads of rural wine valleys. She finds joy, pain, friendship, duplicity, and murder -- and, most importantly, a renewed sense of purpose in life.

From an author who worked on the foreign desk of The Washington Post--

--comes a travel adventure that will change the way you see your life.

Fifth in the series.
Approximately 70,000 words.