Perfect Optics

By Dorothy Vriend

ABOUT Perfect Optics

When Linda DeWitt, an American journalist based in Hong Kong, accepts a position with a company specializing in the production of manufactured diamonds, she envisions a chance to challenge the dominance of diamonds mined under brutal and unethical conditions. Her aim is to disrupt a market that fuels civil conflict in Africa. Using her investigative skills, Linda sets out to expose the exploitation and corruption inherent in the industry.

As the narrative unfolds between the bustling, ambition-driven streets of Hong Kong and the war-torn landscapes of Angola, Linda's journey becomes a profound exploration of moral dilemmas. She grapples with the complexities of her mission, navigating the fine line between her ideals and the harsh realities she faces.

In the end, Linda must draw on all her knowledge and resolve to extricate herself from a world fraught with ethical ambiguity and danger. Her struggle to maintain her integrity amid overwhelming challenges raises poignant questions about justice, responsibility, and the cost of doing what is right.

  • – BROOKE L FRENCH, author of Unnatural Intent:

    “The perfect blend of upmarket fiction and suspense, Perfect Optics follows a disillusioned former reporter as she finds herself thrust into the diamond industry in a search for truth and ultimately, redemption.”

  • – SUSAN SHILLINGLAW, author of Carol and John Steinbeck, Portrait of a Marriage:

    The novel, Perfect Optics, is an absorbing account of a young woman who, like so many others, yearns for a more rewarding career, for danger and for the allure of a start up. As Linda learns more about the diamond business and herself, we are reminded of the long road to self-awareness.