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A divine exploration. A deadly secret. A desire she can’t escape.
What the River Knows
What you need to know before your trail
In the glittering society of nineteenth-century Buenos Aires, Inez Olivera has everything, except the one thing she really wants: her parents, who frequently leave her behind on their globetrotting adventures.
Then she receives a terrible letter: her parents have passed away in mysterious circumstances. Determined to uncover the truth, she sets sails for their last port-of-call, Cairo, bringing only her sketch pads and an ancient ring that her father sent to her for safekeeping.
But upon her arrival in Egypt, the ring flares with ancient magic, and Inez is thrust into a treacherous game that could threaten her life – and into the path of her new guardian’s infuriatingly handsome assistant, who seems determined to thwart her at every turn . . .
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Cairo
This book is a love letter to Egypt. The descriptions of the sights and sounds of Cairo really make you feel as if you are soaking up the atmosphere and the history lessons of the novel. The mystery of Cleopatra and her undiscovered tomb is a key focus of the novel. Stolen artifacts and the controversy surrounding them and their trade is another focus.
A history lesson wrapped up in a compelling story with a very strong sense of place.
BookTrail Boarding Pass: What the River Knows
Destination: Cairo Author/guide: Isabel Ibañez Departure Time: 2023
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