The Emerald

The Bracelet #2

by Jennie Hansen

Hardcover

Genres: Lds Fiction, Romance, Lds, Historical Fiction, Historical, Historical Romance, Fiction

248 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read The Bracelet many years ago and only vaguely remember its story, but that is actually fine because the reader does not really need to know that story to understand this one. Young widow Margarette is fleeing an abusive situation with her in-laws in Denmark who according to Danish law have custody over her two children. I understand that she would be pursued in Denmark and maybe into England where the story begins, but I found it hard to believe that a Danish farmer would have the resources to pursue her, with multiple attempts, into the Western frontier of the United States. I greatly enjoyed the historical setting of the last few weeks in Nauvoo and the beginnings of the journey west, and I found the characters to be very likeable and realistic.
2021 Popsugar Reading Challenge: A book with a gem, mineral, or rock in the title.

[Tiffany · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it....it was a good book. I recommend reading The Bracelet, The Emerald, and The Topaz pretty close to each other. I read The Bracelet a long time ago and while i was reading The Emerald i kept thinking...how did the last one end...who was that...and they just all flow together.

[Katrina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Much better narrator and interesting how each book in the series is about a different person and their connection to the bracelet.

[Marie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked the first one in the series a little bit better.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Second book in series. What will happen next. Good.

[Kristyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book 2 in the series. This one was adventurous as well. It was interesting to read about the ships of Saints coming from England and the journey to Utah. I like Jennie Hansen's writing, but as in other books, she seems to go to great lengths to make sure it sounds like nothing sexual happens between the characters (who are always married in a rush for convenience) but then suddenly she starts talking about how they are now pregnant. Kind of leaves you going "Huh?" I guess she's a little too subtle for me to pick up on. Maybe Covenant doesn't allow more than that in LDS fiction? I still really enjoyed it.

[Dorry Lou · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jennie Hansen writes a good book. She has enough drama to keep you wanting to read more. This book is #2 in a series. It is set in 19th century England. It centers around a bracelet put in the diaper of a baby belonging to Margarette whose husband has recently passed away. There is a big emerald set in the middle of the bracelet with other jewels around it. Who could have put it in the diaper? She has many burdens on her as she journeys to America with her son and baby daughter. Interesting what part the bracelet with the big emerald plays in the book.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although I liked this book, it was not nearly as captivating as the first book, "The Bracelet". The writing was enjoyable but the story kept bringing up the same old problems instead of inventing new ones or fixing it and moving on. I don't know if I will finish the series or not. A dissapointment after liking the first book so well.

[Jana · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book follows the journey of a young single LDS mother to America, her struggle to find a home for her two young children and what to do with a bracelet she finds hidden is her babies diaper. The jewels, she feels have been given to her as a means to provide for her journey from Nauvoo and the angry mobs.
t's a typical LDS novel, but easy reading and enjoyable story.

[Christina · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think the idea behind the series - using the stones from the bracelet to tie basically unrelated stories together - is interesting. I also learned a little bit of history.

I think one of the most fascinating parts of this book was when the Indians had respect and reverence for her 'treasures'. It was such a short part of the story, but beautiful.

[Kristelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this book but as with all series that switch characters it took me a while to fall in love with the characters. I thought it was interesting that Marguritte gave all the gems away but one. I am also confused as to how the rest of the story will work since two of the people she gave gems to died in this book. I am getting more and more curious as to what will become of all the stones.

[Angee · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed it, although not nearly as much as the first. The storyline was sweet, but didn't have me on the edge of my seat. It was a nice, predictable journey of the bracelet. The jewels are distributed in this one though, but vaguely so I'm excited to read the next installments to see what happens to the jewels!

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't help but get caught up in the hardships and struggles of the early pioneers because of my own heritage. I liked the suspense that Jennie Hansen includes in the story and I especially loved the relationship between Margarette and Matthew--best friends and then lovers. Jens and Annalise are little dolls!

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This second book in the "Bracelet" series was at least as good as the first. It was also a bit slow in places, but compelling and interesting. Some loose ends from the first book were tied up a bit, but now I'm curious to find out what happens to the gems next.

[LAWonder10 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was one of my favorite 'Bracelet' books.
The story line led to a time period and place tat is especially dear to me.
I love how the unique use of each stone is used unselfishly but out of real need.

[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this a second book in a series of unrelated stories that have the gems in a bracelet as the thread through them. They are nice stories with good people making good choices against evil and others who do not make such great choices. Enjoyable read.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this second-in-the-series book about the bracelet. I didn't realize these books would be about the pioneers, and I learned a lot of church history by reading this one--from aboard the ship going from England to America to life in Nauvoo to life in the Mormon Battalion.

[Beth Pearson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I haven't read Book #1 in this series but didn't feel like I was missing much when I started on book #2, the Emerald. I thoroughly enjoyed this story of a young mother's efforts to get to Zion with other LDS Saints. I loved Matthew Holmes.

[Angie · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book wasn't my favorite but I did finish reading it. I had different expectations of it and it threw me off a bit. It took me longer to get through this one than the previous one. Still... not a bad read.

[Patricia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rating 4.5

I thought this was a great story. I enjoyed the characters and the review of church history as they "lived it." I am looking forward to the next installment. Hmm. Which jewel will it follow?

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a second book in a series after The Bracelet. Once again, it is a fun romantic book with church history intertwined in it. I really enjoyed it.

[Serena · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like Jennie Hansen. She's entertaining and spiritual.

[Kristen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good, clean romance.

[Jenifer · Rating 2 out of 5]

I forgot how much "the Bracelet" dissapointed me and then I picked this one up. What can I say I am a sucker.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like this author and this series is an easy read.

[Janice · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book goes with The bracelet and The Emerald. I loved these books.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

The idea of this set (The Bracelet, The Emerald, The Topaz, etc.) is a fun way to connect a set of books. I've definitely enjoyed the first three that I've read, and I plan to read the rest.

[Roseyracer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second book to the series of The Bracelet. I really enjoyed this book. It was really good! I think you should read this book. I loved the first and second of this series.

[Stephanie · Rating 1 out of 5]

Aaaaugh. It was just too boring. I tried getting into it over the time-span of about a month, and it never happened. At least it's over now, right?

[Jodee Clark · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good Traditional pioneer story. True love, adventure and happiness.