Treasure of Egypt: Action adventure - Romantic comedy (Book 1 Treasure of the Ancients) by Barbara Ivie Green
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"Laugh out loud romantic mystery!"
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This is a fast paced, action-packed romantic adventure.
Journey to the land of the Pharaohs in this lighthearted humorous tale, where the search for lost treasure digs up more than a little danger.
In the year 1863, a time when the whole world was seeking Egypt's secrets, an ancient map, leading to the greatest treasure known to man, resurfaces. As luck would have it, Lord Alecsian Brighton wins the mottled old scrap of parchment in one of London's most notorious gaming hells, along with its ominous curse.
Despite the allure of treasure, Alec has no real interest in gallivanting across the Egyptian countryside in order to find it. He isn't even persuaded by his friend and cohort, Samuel's enthusiastic zeal. It's only his mother's escalating interest in his marital status that gives an extended vacation sudden appeal.
The mysteries unfold as tantalizing clues sweep us across two continents, from wild runaway carriage rides, to action packed chase scenes through the streets of Alexandria. When our lost lords are captured by Bedouin tribesmen, Samuel barters for their freedom. It seems like the perfect solution . . . marrying Alec off to the Plague of Egypt . . . and that is only the beginning!
This book explores the wonders of Egypt, where the mysteries hidden within the pyramids and temples which have tantalized us for two thousand years are finally revealed. Journey through ancient Egypt, explore a hidden tomb, experience the twelve hours of the Amduat, and discover the answer to one of the greatest mysteries of the ancient world, the origins of the Sphinx, as well as several hieroglyphic symbols which have remained either misidentified or unknown altogether. . . . This book will not only amaze the world, but Egyptology will never be the same.
But that's not all . . . there is more!
Look for more exciting adventures from Barbara Ivie Green that explore the wonders of the ancient world.
Coming Soon!
Treasure of the Emerald Isle
Includes sneak peek!
Excerpt:
Samuel pulled himself up on an elbow.
“They say she’s like Medusa.”
“Medusa . . . the one
with snakes for hair?”
“That’s the one. . . .
Some say that if you look upon her, rather than turn to stone, the
opposite will happen.”
“The opposite?” Alec’s brows rose.
“Yeah, the opposite,” Samuel
whispered conspiratorially, deciding to spill it all, “a man’s
pride
will shrivel up.”
“Pride?”
“You know . . . Pride.”
Samuel glanced at him meaningfully.
“Oh, pride. . . .”
Alec nodded his understanding. “And the sheik just offered up all
this information while he was trying to marry the girl off.”
“Hell no, why do you think I’m so
sick?” Exhausted, Samuel wilted back into the grass.
Alec waited, not answering, and not sure
at all that he could endure any more of Samuel’s conscience
clearing.
“I had to ply him with enough alcohol
to loosen his tongue.” Samuel thought to explain after a time.
“Clever wasn’t it?”
“Let me get this straight,” Alec
fumed. “You, the guest,”
he paused for effect, “plied the sheik, our questionable
host,” he waited as Samuel
nodded in agreement, “with liquor, so that you could find out that
the potential bride was a snake-haired pyromaniac who can shrivel the
male member of any potential mate that looks upon her, so that you
could marry her to . . . me?”
Samuel, who had been nodding slightly,
stopped and tilted his head toward Alec. “No, it wasn’t like
that.”
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