The novel is set in the 17th Century gem trade. Wise's second book, The French Blue, an historical novel published in 2010 was the winner of a 2011 International Book Award in Historical Fiction. Extensively revised and rewritten, the 2nd edition has added 127 pages, 11 new chapters, 5 new introductory essays, and 161 additional photographs. The book was serialized in two magazines and became a critically acclaimed best seller. The author's first book, Secrets of the Gem Trade: The Connoisseur’s Guide to Precious Gemstones was originally published in 2001. Publishers Weekly raves: "Fans of suspense fiction with a social conscience will be pleased." Midwest Book Review describes Redlined as "An original and simply riveting novel." Redlined was nominated for the National Book Award and the Benjamin Franklin Award in fiction. His latest novel, Redlined: A Novel of Boston, is a mystery thriller set in Boston's Jamaica Plain neighborhood. Richard Wise is the author of three books. This event will be recorded and posted here. The other tells the true, inspiring story of a community organizer, a dedicated researcher, and a group of local people who took on Boston's banking establishment and won. One is a product of my imagination, but could have happened. Part mystery, part thriller with a touch of romance, Redlined contains two interlocking plots. Pre-registration required: bit.ly/richardreading
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