The Stolen Queen

Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of death, child death, and gender discrimination.

Annie visits the Met, as she does regularly. She sees the gold collar necklace, which has recently gone on display, and realizes that it would be perfect for a costume that Diana Vreeland is designing. Annie asks Diana to see the necklace, and the latter is immediately enamored. However, when Frederick and Charlotte are consulted, Charlotte rejects this idea, explaining that “this is not a bauble for some fashion show” (94). However, Frederick agrees to meet with Diana to discuss the possibility of the necklace being exhibited as part of the fashion show. Diana also offers Annie a job since she is pleased with Annie’s initiative.

The next day, Annie begins her new job as Diana’s assistant. She is tasked with collecting the gold collar necklace, and she meets with Charlotte when she goes to the Egyptian wing. At first, Charlotte is cold with Annie because she is still unhappy with the necklace being displayed at the Gala. However, Charlotte is warmed by Annie’s clear passion for art and the Met.