The Cut of the Moon - two women, separated by a century, find themselves entangled in family mysteries and secrets.

During the 1920s, the Wind Thorne estate in upstate New York was a symbol of immense wealth and luxury, shrouded in many secrets. As Ruby Thornhill's elder sister prepares for her wedding, Ruby steals the engagement ring in an attempt to disrupt the union. After witnessing the death (and possible murder) of one of their servants, she sneaks away to Manhattan with her friend Chester, who lives in the house next door. In the present, Lindsay McKenna is still mourning the death of her mother, a renowned jewelry designer. She decides to visit her Aunt Petra, who inherited Wind Thorne and has restored it to its former splendor as a museum. At an antiques show being held at Wind Thorne, Lindsay meets Otis, a gemologist with whom she forms a connection. She enlists his help in uncovering Wind Thorne's hidden history, including the search for the stolen engagement ring that has been missing for a century.

The Cut of the Moon by Cynthia Ellingsen was very entertaining. The storylines from both the present and historical periods were equally captivating, involving the uncovering of family mysteries. The setting created for Wind Thorne was so well done. You'll be swept back to the time leading up to the Great Depression, with its opulence, followed by years of great loss. A highly satisfying read.

Many thanks to Lake Union | Amazon Publishing for the advance.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Contemporary and Historical Fiction.

Publication Date: September 16, 2025.

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