Beautifull Story!I started this book in the afternoon and continued through the night. I couldn't put it down. The author draws the reader into the story. You feel the heartache Alexanda feels, how domineering her father is but I truely believe he loved his daughter. You feel what Christopher feels as he tries to fight his feelings for her. The pain of the two major characters is felt. Throughout the story you keep wondering who the person is that is stealing the jewels. I never thought it would turn out to be Professor Atler and her uncle at that. Like many readers I hated the story had to end but I would have liked something more in the ending. Yes, they marry but maybe down the road she does have children. Her father and them make amends. Anyway loved it.