The Diamonds Of Tilly Devine

The Diamonds of Tilly Devine by Jackie French is a vivid slice of Australian historical fiction, dropping you into 1931 Sydney at the sharpest edge of the Great Depression, where survival can cost you your reputation.

After her mother’s death, Constance McKie is left with impossible options—until the notorious Tilly Devine offers her paid work as one of her “diamonds”. Connie is pulled into a life that looks polished on the surface: fine houses, strict rules, and secrets that must never slip. But glamour doesn’t keep danger out. When suspicion of murder creeps into her new home, Connie discovers just how quickly power, loyalty and fear can turn.

Perfect for readers who enjoy gritty Sydney crime history, strong young women finding their footing, and morally complex stories set in interwar Australia.

Add it to your basket and step into Jackie French’s darkly fascinating Sydney.