The greatest treasures were most often guarded by the slyest and cruelest dragons. The greatest treasures were most often guarded by the slyest and cruelest dragons. The greatest treasures were most often guarded by the slyest and cruelest dragons. ―Adam Nevill, House of Small Shadows ―Adam Nevill, House of Small ShadowsHouse of Small ShadowsDiamonds are my best friend… The words hummed through Piper Linwood’s head as she stood in the showroom of the Victoria and Albert Museum, staring at the glass-encased display of jewels with longing and fascination. Never in her life had she seen such an impressive and awe-inspiring collection. As one of the premier gemologists in North America, she’d seen hoards that would make a queen emerald-green with envy. Diamonds are my best friend…But all o