On The Fly

Photo by: Robert Weldon “Meet me at the airport in Atlanta this Saturday,” was the text message I received on my iPhone early that morning in my study. It was still dark; about 4:30 a.m., I knew Hercule Peridot kept odd hours. I immediately texted Peridot back - “Que se passe-t-il?” Instantaneously an  email  from Peridot popped up, “We will review the facts on the flight –  we're  off to India. Click the attached link in this e-mail; Your flight is confirmed.” My name is Adamas Bontemps, G raduate  Gemologist ( G.G .). I'm an avid student of gemstones and the lost art of deductive  observation . My heritage is French. However, my formative years were spent in the Midwest, the Chicago area. My home is in California; as  you will see,  the nature of my work allows me the freedom to travel the world extensively. My good friend and mentor, who you will come to know through our adventures, Hercule Peridot, always had a surprise up h...