Description
'I'll find him. I will.' It's 1932 and 27-year-old Jessica is living London life to the full when her younger brother Tim, an ancient Egyptian archaeology expert, goes missing. Teaming up with Sir Montague Chamford - who can resist neither a damsel in distress nor the chance of adventure - Jessie vows to find her beloved brother. Following the clues Tim has left in his wake, Jessie and Monty head to Egypt. In the relentless heat of the desert, romance is kindled between them, but danger also lurks in every shadow. And then Jessie starts to wonder how much Monty really knows about her brother's disappearance ...A dramatic story of adventure, excitement, love and romance can all be found in the SHADOWS ON THE NILE
A dramatic story of adventure, excitement, love and romance from the author of The Russian Concubine and The White Pearl
About the Author
Kate Furnivall was born in Wales and studied English at London University. She worked in publishing and then moved to TV advertising, where she met her husband. In 2000, Kate decided to write her mother's extraordinary story of growing up in Russia, China and India, and this became The Russian Concubine, which was a New York Times bestseller. All her books since then have had an exotic setting and Kate has travelled widely for her research. She now has two sons and lives with her husband in a cottage by the sea in Devon. Visit Kate's website at www.katefurnivall.com
Reviews
Perfect holiday escape material Candis Atmospheric and intriguing Woman & Home This world famous author ... has a masterly touch when it comes to character and plot Sidmouth Herald One character is particularly beautiful - Jessica's lost brother Georgie who, it is suggested, has autism. His view on the world is very sensitively shown and he turns out to be the hero of the piece The Lady Furnivall laces this fast-paced historical adventure with surprisingly poignant interludes that ultimately connect to the family mystery at its heart Publishers Weekly Kate Furnivall's latest novel offers intelligent historical fiction at its finest ... Richly satisfying and superbly written, it has enough adventure, excitement and romance to quench any appetite. However, its real appeal lies in its skilful characterisation, particularly that of Georgie, Jessica's abandoned brother whose autistic view of the world is both persuasively and poignantly conveyed Good Book Guide
Book Information
ISBN 9780751543377
Author Kate Furnivall
Format Paperback
Page Count 448
Imprint Sphere
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Weight(grams) 320g
Dimensions(mm) 197mm * 128mm * 28mm
A dramatic story of adventure, excitement, love and romance from the author of The Russian Concubine and The White Pearl
About the Author
Kate Furnivall was born in Wales and studied English at London University. She worked in publishing and then moved to TV advertising, where she met her husband. In 2000, Kate decided to write her mother's extraordinary story of growing up in Russia, China and India, and this became The Russian Concubine, which was a New York Times bestseller. All her books since then have had an exotic setting and Kate has travelled widely for her research. She now has two sons and lives with her husband in a cottage by the sea in Devon. Visit Kate's website at www.katefurnivall.com
Reviews
Perfect holiday escape material Candis Atmospheric and intriguing Woman & Home This world famous author ... has a masterly touch when it comes to character and plot Sidmouth Herald One character is particularly beautiful - Jessica's lost brother Georgie who, it is suggested, has autism. His view on the world is very sensitively shown and he turns out to be the hero of the piece The Lady Furnivall laces this fast-paced historical adventure with surprisingly poignant interludes that ultimately connect to the family mystery at its heart Publishers Weekly Kate Furnivall's latest novel offers intelligent historical fiction at its finest ... Richly satisfying and superbly written, it has enough adventure, excitement and romance to quench any appetite. However, its real appeal lies in its skilful characterisation, particularly that of Georgie, Jessica's abandoned brother whose autistic view of the world is both persuasively and poignantly conveyed Good Book Guide
Book Information
ISBN 9780751543377
Author Kate Furnivall
Format Paperback
Page Count 448
Imprint Sphere
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Weight(grams) 320g
Dimensions(mm) 197mm * 128mm * 28mm
