Of Gold and Shadows

By: Griep, Michelle

Book Overview

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 rescuing black-market artifacts, 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. . . .

Award-winning author Michelle Griep weaves a tale of love, mystery, and intrigue set against the backdrop of the gaslit streets of Oxford, England.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764242563
• ISBN13: 9780764242564
• Release Date: September 2024
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Intriguing Victorian mystery/romance

Michelle Griep is truly a master of Victorian-era fiction, seamlessly and delightfully melding intrigue and mystery with faith, romance, and history. Oh, I loved every minute with Ami and Edmund. I loved learning about Egyptian culture and history through artifacts and loved being in the Price Manor. Ami was a remarkable and memorable heroine, full of passion for anything Egyptian and extremely intelligent, clever, compassionate, and eccentric. Edmund was a true gentleman in every sense of the word - loyal, hard-working, and upstanding. Through many twists and turns, they set out on an adventure unwittingly and discover betrayal, deceit, but also love, purpose, and sense of self. It’s one of Michelle Griep’s finest works. I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Bethany House through LibraryThing via NetGalley. I was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.