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Cut and Run
The largest uncut diamond in the world, the Minstrel's Rough, is little more than legend. Brought into the Pepperkamp family in 1548, it has been handed down to one keeper in each generation. Juliana Fall has inherited its splendor from her uncle—and, unwittingly, its legacy of danger. Juliana's mother wants nothing more than to bury her memories of the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. But with the diamond in her daughter's keeping, Juliana's safety becomes entangled in the secrets of the past. There are others who seek the Minstrel's Rough. A U.S. senator who will risk his career and face the ultimate scandal to claim its value. A Nazi collaborator willing to do anything to possess it. And a Vietnam war hero turned journalist, chasing the story of this mythic stone. Now Juliana has only two uncover the past before they do—or cut and run.
384 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 1989
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Carla Neggers
148Ìýbooks1,589ÌýfollowersCarla Neggers is the New York Times bestselling author of the Sharpe & Donovan series featuring Boston-based FBI agents Emma Sharpe and Colin Donovan, and the popular Swift River Valley series set in the small, fictional New England town of Knights Bridge. With many bestsellers to her credit, Carla loves to write now as much as she did when she climbed a tree at age eleven with a pad and pen and spun stories perched on her favorite branch.
A native New Englander, Carla and her husband divide their time between their hilltop home in Vermont, a sofa bed at their kids' places in Boston and various inns, hotels and hideaways on their travels, frequently to Ireland.
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A native New Englander, Carla and her husband divide their time between their hilltop home in Vermont, a sofa bed at their kids' places in Boston and various inns, hotels and hideaways on their travels, frequently to Ireland.
Find out more and sign up for Carla's newsletter at CarlaNeggers.com.
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November 30, 2017
A new author for me. Enjoyable and easy read. Set in the late 1980's but with a WWII back story. Bad people are looking for a way to fund their operations and hear about a mysterious large uncut diamond. An old Dutch family is the key and all surviving members are at risk in the pursuit. A strange collection of Vietnam war vets flesh out the cast on both sides of the good vs evil characters. Although identified as a romantic suspense novel, there was very little romance (which was fine with me) and the climax of the relationship (no pun intended) didn't happen until nearly the end of the story.
October 29, 2011
"Cut and Run" by Carla Neggers
I loved this book! A diamond had been passed on for 400 yrs in this famaily although most people thought it was a myth. A lot of history about the nazis how people survived and how many died. A little romance and a lot of how families stuck together. There is a lot of evil but how good wins out in the end. I highly recommend this book! Excelent read!!!!
I loved this book! A diamond had been passed on for 400 yrs in this famaily although most people thought it was a myth. A lot of history about the nazis how people survived and how many died. A little romance and a lot of how families stuck together. There is a lot of evil but how good wins out in the end. I highly recommend this book! Excelent read!!!!
April 6, 2012
The concept was intriguing, but one thing that bothered me as a writer is that there were several mistakes in the second half of this book (typos, incorrect words, spacing). Despite that, I appreciated Neggers' unique story, and her characters were fleshed-out and interesting.
October 21, 2012
Good suspense novel - enjoyed getting lost in it.
October 11, 2019
AUTHOR Neggers, Carla
TITLE Cut and Run
DATE READ 10/08/2019
RATING 4.5/B+
FIRST SENTENCE IAlone in her small dressing room, Juliana Fall took a handful of ice chips and rubbed them on her cheeks and the back of her neck.
GENRE/ PUB DATE/PUBLISHER / # OF Romantic Suspense/1989/Mira/377 pgs
SERIES/STAND-ALONE SA
CHALLENGE Good Reads 2019 Reading Goal 154/111; Around the World in 80 Countries 2019-2021 - The Netherlands 25/80; Random Travel Challenge - Netherlands 2/6 (Trinidad and Tobago read; to read: Columbia , Kyrsyzstan, Sweden & Guatemala)
GROUP READ
TIME/PLACE 1940's- 1980's
COMMENTS I really like Carla Neggers, the emphasis was more on suspense than romance. A good story about a the Nazi occupation in the Netherlands and the legend of a Mistrals' Rough -- the world's largest uncut diamond. Mostly set in the 1980's with the daughter, Juliana who is a classical pianist and the secret recipient of this diamond. Her mother has not wanted to remember the past and has never disclosed what happened to her family.
TITLE Cut and Run
DATE READ 10/08/2019
RATING 4.5/B+
FIRST SENTENCE IAlone in her small dressing room, Juliana Fall took a handful of ice chips and rubbed them on her cheeks and the back of her neck.
GENRE/ PUB DATE/PUBLISHER / # OF Romantic Suspense/1989/Mira/377 pgs
SERIES/STAND-ALONE SA
CHALLENGE Good Reads 2019 Reading Goal 154/111; Around the World in 80 Countries 2019-2021 - The Netherlands 25/80; Random Travel Challenge - Netherlands 2/6 (Trinidad and Tobago read; to read: Columbia , Kyrsyzstan, Sweden & Guatemala)
GROUP READ
TIME/PLACE 1940's- 1980's
COMMENTS I really like Carla Neggers, the emphasis was more on suspense than romance. A good story about a the Nazi occupation in the Netherlands and the legend of a Mistrals' Rough -- the world's largest uncut diamond. Mostly set in the 1980's with the daughter, Juliana who is a classical pianist and the secret recipient of this diamond. Her mother has not wanted to remember the past and has never disclosed what happened to her family.
March 17, 2017
This is awesome :) I love the plot. It was just heartbreaking how much Stark took care of Weaze. And that last... "Give them back to me when I deserve to wear 'em" The war medals that Otis got. What a blast of a story! Nice one Carla! I really love your works!
June 6, 2017
Great story with interesting characters. If it wasn't for the editing errors, I would have easily given this one 5 stars. A mysterious diamond worth millions of it really exists, history evading Nazis, Vietnam veterans, and a wold famous concert pianist make this a fascinating book.
June 30, 2019
A fair story featuring Vietnam vets and Dutch people. Not very suspenseful; it was obvious who would come out on top and end up in bed together. This paperback was still full of typos. Proofreading is apparently a lost art.
March 15, 2017
It's a book you can't put down, until the end. I randomly picked up this book. ...and had a pleasant time, reading it.
May 20, 2019
I cant get into it, i thought it would be better since the plot seems honestly kind of dumb but i just dont care.... i love other carla neggers books though
February 7, 2020
Started out really slow introducing lots of characters and historical info. But end result was a great read
October 19, 2021
Too jumbled, tangled and disjointed.
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March 1, 2023Another great book by Carla Neggers. Kept me guessing.
June 14, 2023
The editing in this Neggers novel is pathetic, distracting. The prior two or three I've read have been fine, but not this one!
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April 8, 2025This is a wonderful action mystery by Carla Neggers. Great plot and characters. Hard to put down!
November 2, 2015
A romance that starts under suspenseful circumstances. The story follows a family of survivors from the Holocaust. This family is said to protect the legend of the Minstrel's Rough, said to be the largest uncut diamond ever known to man. Now lets add some Vietnam vets in the 3rd generation, some good men and some not so good. In the first few chapters you are introduced to the players on all sides. Every thing starts to unfold as the story goes on. It kept me gripped in the story. Lots of mystery, suspence, and action. Many loves lost, some heal, some go on and some bloom. I really enjoyed this book.
November 4, 2008
Sadly this book has been on my currently-reading shelf for long enough that I'm giving up. I've tried to get through it repeatedly but it has just hit such a sluggish pace that it's no longer enjoyable. It's a shame because it's a very unique and creative plot which was exciting in the beginning but really ran out of steam. I still recommend it to anyone who likes a good novel that twists romance, mystery, and historical fiction; maybe others will have better attention span to it than I did!
October 20, 2013
I enjoyed the story but I'm only rating as 2 stars to say "ok" as regardless of the older copyright date there is no excuse for publication of a novel with this many copy editing errors - missed words in a sentence, spelling errors, etc. Very sad. Very disappointing and has been noted in one too many titles by Carla Neggers. Someone needs a new editing team or needs to read the final copy one more time as 'owner' of the work prior to release for publication.
December 29, 2009
This was a great book especially for anyone who is Dutch or knows Dutch people. Lot's about the German Occupation of Holland during WWII and also insight into Dutch culture & people. Some Mystery & Romance.
February 26, 2016
This book gave good information about the history of WWII and the Dutch - sad and horrific. However, it was very tedious. I almost quit half way through, which I NEVER do. I came to GoodReads and read some reviews which kept me going.
March 21, 2016
WWII and beyond
From Holland during the war years to the concert piano circuit with the daughter of one of the early players a story compelling and exciting with lots of adventure and a touch of love.
From Holland during the war years to the concert piano circuit with the daughter of one of the early players a story compelling and exciting with lots of adventure and a touch of love.
March 2, 2008
This was the least favorite book that I have read by this author. It was very slow to get into this book. In fact, I never really did get into this book. Such a disappointment.
May 30, 2008
Took awhile but it was worth it. WOW
March 27, 2008
romantic suspense. First chapter hard to get into, but great after.
May 21, 2008
Kinda wierd and the plot was a stretch.
March 9, 2010
what can i sy this book was very interesting i injoy it alot they oanly take me aobut 3 day if t hat to read and i am going to ask her to autogrph them ofr me ty so much for wtirient ehm
April 24, 2012
Full of foul language.
August 18, 2012
Great book for a trip down the lake. Enjoyed the 'suspense'..don't quite know why it was touted as a 'romance' type novel..that just made me think I better not start reading it..but it was there.
September 2, 2012
As always, a great quick read! I am working on reading them all!
February 24, 2013
Highly enjoyable. Great fiction. Suspense, mystery, and just a small love story make it a pleasure to read.
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