Overview
From New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis, an utterly addictive new novel that will transport you from New York City’s most glamorous party to the labyrinth streets of Cairo and back.
Egypt, 1936: When anthropology student Charlotte Cross is offered a coveted spot on an archaeological dig in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings, she leaps at the opportunity. That is until an unbearable tragedy strikes.
New York City, 1978: Nineteen-year-old Annie Jenkins is thrilled when she lands an opportunity to work for former Vogue fashion editor Diana Vreeland, who’s in the midst of organizing the famous Met Gala, hosted at the museum and known across the city as the “party of the year.”
Meanwhile, Charlotte is now leading a quiet life as the associate curator of the Met’s celebrated Department of Egyptian Art. She’s consumed by her research on Hathorkare—a rare female pharaoh dismissed by most other Egyptologists as unimportant.
The night of the gala: One of the Egyptian art collection’s most valuable artifacts goes missing, and there are signs Hathorkare’s legendary curse might be reawakening. Annie and Charlotte team up to search for the missing antiquity, and a desperate hunch leads the unlikely duo to one place Charlotte swore she’d never return: Egypt. But if they have any hope of finding the artifact, Charlotte will need to confront the demons of her past—which may mean leading them both directly into danger.
Review
Egypt, 1936: When anthropology student Charlotte Cross is offered a coveted spot on an archaeological dig in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings, she leaps at the opportunity. That is until an unbearable tragedy strikes.
New York City, 1978: Nineteen-year-old Annie Jenkins is thrilled when she lands an opportunity to work for former Vogue fashion editor Diana Vreeland, who’s in the midst of organizing the famous Met Gala, hosted at the museum and known across the city as the “party of the year.”
Annie is such an adorable character. She is smart as a whip! I could just picture her when she made her big mistake…you will have to read this to find out. But let me tell you, this just made her stronger and almost invincible.
Then there is Charlotte. Even though she is one of the first female architects, she let life beat her down (don’t get me wrong, it would have beaten me down too!). Her life turned out a lot different than she expected. It takes her a while, but she eventually realizes where she needs to be!
The dual timelines in this tale are expertly done! No doubt about it. I loved both sections of the past and the present.
This is not my favorite Fiona Davis novel. It just did not keep me as captivated as some of her other books. However, it is still 4.5 stars, rounded up! She is just an amazing writer. She always has a great story, with strong women characters surrounded by wonderful history.
Need a unique archeological tale….THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today.
I received this novel from the publisher for a honest review.
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