This is the second book I have read by this author, and I thought it was just as heartwarming as her previous novel, The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper. 

Benedict Stone is separated from his wife, Estelle, then at one am he hears someone banging on the front door, so he immediately opens the door to find Gemma, his American niece. She tells her uncle that she is here for an adventure and that her father, Charlie (Benedict's younger brother), gave her permission to fly to the village of Noon Sun (even though she is only sixteen years old).

Since Benedict doesn't know what to do with his niece and he is having difficulty contacting his brother he invites her to be his help him out at his jewelry shop while his assistant, Cecil, recovers from surgery. 

Gemma has in her possession, the bag of gemstones that Benedict had given to his brother before leaving for America. She asks Uncle Ben about the gemstones, he shows her the pieces of jewelry he made when he was younger as well as his father's journal, Joseph Stone's Book of Gemstones and Crystals. 

Gemma begins reading the diary and adds her own notes to the entries. In addition, she starts passing out stones to the people in the village depending on their needs. For example, she gives Estelle a rose quartz for "love, peace, emotion and appreciation". 

Furthermore, Gemma makes it her mission to reunite both Benedict and Gemma. 

I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a lighthearted, enjoyable book about the importance of family and living in a close-knit community

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