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Treasure of Egypt (Book1 Treasure of the Ancients)

Hold on to your seat!
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. 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!

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A fun adventure. 29 Feb 2012

By K S JONES

Format:Kindle Edition

What do you get when you combine Indiana Jones, The Mummy and Lethal Weapon, Treasure of Egypt, that's what.
After winning a map pointing to a mystery treasure at a card game Lords Alec and Samuel head off to Egypt in search of wealth and adventure. What they get is more than they bargained for; trouble appears from round every corner and behind every dune, forcing them to talk, bribe and fight their way across Egypt, never once stopping their stream of wisecracks.
On their journey they encounter numerous characters, none of whom is what they appear to be at first glance.
All in all the novel was very enjoyable and I look forward to reading the next book in the series, a preview for which is included at the end, but I would have liked to know more about some of the characters, especially their backgrounds and their connections to what was going on. Since their is a sequel perhaps I'll find out then, or perhaps in the prequel I've just heard might be getting written.
One thing I do know is this should be a film, come on Hollywood.

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Good book, well written. 10 Feb 2012

By J Bryden Lloyd

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Despite varied genre descriptions that put this in the "Adventure/Romance" category, I would have to say that this is more of an Adventure/Historical Fiction. Yes there's a romantic undercurrent, but I have to say that it does not interfere with the storyline or the plot, which runs along at a good pace from start to finish.

Not being a big romance fan, I was sort of quietly concerned that I might reach a point in the story where I may feel compelled to stop reading, but that was never the case, and all of the "insinuation" of the author between the two main romantically involved characters is superbly tongue-in-cheek (occasionally literally) throughout the book.

Descriptively, and with regards to the historical information, this is excellent. The Egyptology elements of the book are well researched and although carefully explained, it is always done within the context of the story, and not turned into a monotonous diatribe by some all-knowing expert. Even the combat scenes are well drawn and paced with great attention to detail.

From the opening page, the characters are well defined and clear, which is futher testament to some good writing. And later, when the additional characters are introduced and the secondary plot-lines are established, the author is both methodical and careful not to lose the focus of the underlying story.

I have to say that my ONE niggle with this book, is the author's loss of originality when it comes to the speech of the late 1900's English gentry... where she has money referred to as "bills" instead of "notes" and uses terms such as "candy from a baby" and "sorry-assed", along with one or two lesser examples I don't readily recall... All of which are much later American terms and tended to knock me off my stride when reading. A little more care and forethought in these particular details would have made this a genuinely superlative work.

A definite 4-star read, which perhaps is deserving of 4-and-a-bit.

None 19 April 2012

By victor turner

I only stayed with this story as it was raining, I've read some good books & some rubbish ~ this was absolute rubbish !

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