Of Gold and Shadows
series: Time's Lost Treasures
About
The shadows hold secrets darker than they ever imagined. . . .
In 1888 Victorian England, Ami Dalton navigates a clandestine dual life. By day, she strives to establish herself as a respected Egyptologist, overcoming the gender biases that permeate academia. But with a heart for saving black-market artifacts from falling into the wrong hands, she is most often disguised as her alter ego, the Shadow Broker.
After eight years in India, Oxford's most eligible bachelor, Edmund Price, has come out of the shadows to run for Parliament and is in search of an Egyptologist to value a newly acquired collection. Expecting a renowned Oxford professor, Edmund instead finds himself entangled with Ami, the professor's determined daughter. As they delve into the treasures, their connection deepens, but trouble emerges when a golden griffin--rumored to bear the curse of Amentuk--surfaces, and they're left to wonder if the curse really is at play, or if something more nefarious is hiding among the shadows. . . .
"Don't miss all the romance, adventure, and danger in [this] new page-turner."--JULIE KLASSEN, bestselling author of Shadows of Swanford Abbey
Endorsements
"From Oxford's hallowed halls to a fine English estate and to London's seedy underbelly, Ami Dalton and Edmund Price search for answers about a mysterious Egyptian artifact--and find far more than they bargained for. Don't miss all the romance, adventure, and danger in Michelle Griep's new page-turner, Of Gold and Shadows."
Julie Klassen, bestselling author of Shadows of Swanford Abbey
"Move over, Amelia Peabody, there's a new lady Egyptologist in town! Twisty, humorous, and with Griep's unique, dry wit, Of Gold and Shadows is a quick-paced adventure into curses, black markets, and irresistible romance that will have readers declaring it a 'bookshelf treasure!'"
Erica Vetsch, author of the Thorndike & Swann Regency Mysteries
"Griep excels at the slightly madcap Victorian romp, and Of Gold and Shadows is no exception! With a style and voice reminiscent of her Blackfriars Lane series, an independent-minded heroine, and a wealthy-but-tender hero, this Cinderella story is sure to please."
Shannon McNear, 2014 RITA finalist, 2021 SELAH winner, and author of Daughters of the Lost Colony
"With intrigue, adventure, and toe-curling romance, Of Gold and Shadows is a masterpiece. This Victorian romance, complete with a quirky Egyptologist and a dashing would-be politician, kept me reading far into the night. Another dazzling story from Michelle Griep!"
Tara Johnson, Christy and Carol Awards finalist, author of Engraved on the Heart
"A sizzling romance, memorable characters, a hair-raising adventure, and a mystery to solve. Add in the curse of Amentuk, and I was lost for days in the pages of this great book. Michelle Griep never disappoints."
MaryLu Tyndall, bestselling author of Legacy of the King's Pirates
The Author
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© Lydia Toll Michelle Griep
Michelle Griep has been writing since she first discovered blank wall space and Crayola. She is a Christy Award-winning author of historical romances that both intrigue and evoke a smile. She's an anglophile at heart, and you'll most often find her partaking...
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Reviews
[A] high-octane historical ... Griep keeps the suspense sky-high throughout... Readers won't be able to put this down."
Publishers Weekly
"Griep delivers a romp that will leave a grin on readers' faces, especially those interested in archaeology."
Library Journal