The Stolen Queen: A Novel

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From New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis, an utterly addictive new novel that will transport you from New York Citys 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 Egypts 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, whos 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 Mets celebrated Department of Egyptian Art. Shes consumed by her research on Hathorkarea rare female pharaoh dismissed by most other Egyptologists as unimportant.

The night of the gala: One of the Egyptian art collections most valuable artifacts goes missing, and there are signs Hathorkares 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 shed never return: Egypt. But if they have any hope of finding the artifact, Charlotte will need to confront the demons of her pastwhich may mean leading them both directly into danger.

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With its themes of antiquities repatriation, personal loss, and womens resilience, The Stolen Queen is a captivating exploration of identity and strength, with twists that will compel readers till the very end.Booklist

AlluringThe action-packed novel brims with Daviss customary meticulous research and adds insight to debates over whether artifacts should remain in their country of origin. Theres plenty of substance to this rousing adventure. Publishers Weekly

Author Bio

Fiona Davis is the New York Times bestselling author of several novels, including The Spectacular, The Magnolia Palace, and The Lions of Fifth Avenue, which was a Good Morning America book club pick. She's a graduate of the Columbia Journalism School and is based in New York City.