{"product_id":"9780994377821","title":"The Napoleon Curse","description":"When Napoleon is crowned King of Italy in 1805, a gypsy claims his troops have stolen a precious sapphire from her family. The gypsy curses Napoleon, predicting a future where he will be stripped of his power and banished from society.\u003cp\u003eFast forward 200 years. Journalist, Alison Wood reports on a sapphire theft in the Queensland gem fields. Again, a curse is proclaimed against the perpetrator.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnter Steve Flynn, ex-armed forces turned security guard who nearly dies when his celebrity employer's yacht is attacked by pirates near Fiji. Why is the investigation into this crime stymied by the 'powers-that-be'?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd who is behind Ramas - an organisation responsible for a network of insidious crimes? Is it the enigmatic, Napoleon-like Roger Cavanagh with his fascination for sapphires? Or does the answer lie somewhere in the past, in the world of high finance and the upper echelons of society?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the UK and the USA set up a powerful independent agency to expose the underhand dealings, they enlist the help of the Australian Federal Police to trap the criminals. Alison and Steve find themselves embroiled in a dangerous mission involving intimidation, grand theft, murders and matters of national security. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGet ready for adventure on the high seas with Jim Reay's latest thriller, 'The Napoleon Curse'. Its multiple storylines, cast of engaging characters and fast-paced action are sure to keep you enthralled until its satisfying conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"James E. Reay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49827940565232,"sku":"9780994377821","price":21.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780994377821","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}