A new Victorian Egyptologist. A family torn apart by tragedy. A chance to make amends for the sins of the past.

‘Masterfully researched... I loved it.’ Santa Montefiore

Readers LOVE Nephthys:

‘Egyptian curses, warm summer days and nights, the splash of the Nile... what's not to like about this gothic Egyptian story?’

‘A mesmerizing mix of Victorian society, ancient Egypt, and dark secrets.’

‘Unique and thrilling... this tale of Egypt and England was full of twists and turns.’

‘I truly bought into the rich narrative, the weaving of myths and legends, the ominous curse’

‘An absolute page-turner! ... What darkness does this book hold!’

Silent and reserved, Clemmie is content in the background. Despite her parents' omissions about her talents, her ability to read hieroglyphics makes her invaluable at the social events of Egyptian relics that have made her father the face of Victorian society.

But at one such event, the words Clemmie interprets from an unusual amulet instill fear in her heart. The beautiful and dangerous hieroglyphs she holds in her hands will change her life forever.

Five years later, Clemmie arrives in Egypt on a mission to save what is left of her family. The childhood game about the immortal sisters, Isis and Nephthys, has taken on a terrifying tone, and only by following the story of Nephthys can she correct the mistakes of the past.

On her journey along the Nile, she will encounter unexpected allies and enemies, and amidst well-hidden secrets and betrayals, Clemmie will be forced to step into the light.

‘A dazzling debut and an irresistible page-turner. With an unforgettable heroine you can’t help but root for’ Susan Stokes-Chapman, author of Pandora

‘An intoxicating tale of adventure and obsession, written in prose that glimmers like the Nile’ Emilia Hart, author of Weyward

‘So beautifully descriptive that I can imagine myself sailing along the Nile with Clemmie. A joy to read’ Fiza Saeed McLynn, author of The Midnight Carousel

Pages: 336, Dimensions: 15.5x15.5cm