{"product_id":"what-the-river-knows-9781399722186","title":"What the River Knows","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA divine exploration. A deadly secret. A desire she can''t escape.\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ch3\u003e''Expertly plotted, explosively adventurous, and burning with romance'' STEPHANIE GARBER\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Mummy \u003c\/i\u003emeets \u003ci\u003eDeath on the Nile \u003c\/i\u003ein this lush, immersive historical fantasy set in 19th century Egypt, filled with adventure, laugh-out-loud banter, a slow-burn rivals-to-lovers romance, and a dangerous race. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut upon her arrival in Egypt, the ring flares with ancient magi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTake a plucky heroine, a historically grounded Indiana Jones-esque adventure through Ancient Egypt, and add a surprising dollop of magic - it's a recipe for a delightful read\u003c\/b\u003e * Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author *\u003cbr\u003eFast-paced yet lyrical, with twists that keep you flying through the pages while Ibañez's evocative prose makes you want to savor every sun-drenched paragraph, \u003ci\u003eWhat the River Knows\u003c\/i\u003e is a truly enchanting work of storytelling. All the stars * Heather Fawcett, author of Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eExpertly plotted, explosively adventurous, and burning with romance. \u003ci\u003eWhat the River Knows\u003c\/i\u003e is a pulse pounding archeological hunt that exquisitely weaves together glittering pieces of history with fascinating mythology. This book should come with a seatbelt, because you'll will want to buckle up for this brilliant ride\u003c\/b\u003e * Stephanie Garber #1 New York Times bestselling author of Once Upon A Broken Heart *\u003cbr\u003ePhenomenal. This is a book that truly deserves that word. \u003ci\u003eWhat the River Knows \u003c\/i\u003ehas it all-page-turning mystery, adventure, intrigue and betrayal, laugh-out-loud banter, and slow-burn romance with characters that jump off the page. I am a fan for life * Mary E. Pearson, New York Times bestselling author of The Remnant Chronicles *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA sweeping historical fantasy brimming with adventure, romance, and richly researched lore, \u003ci\u003eWhat the River Knows\u003c\/i\u003e is a treasure of a book. Ibanez's worldbuilding is masterful, and the chemistry between her characters is swoon worthy\u003c\/b\u003e * Elizabeth Lim, New York Times bestselling author of Six Crimson Cranes *\u003cbr\u003eLuminous and enchanting, \u003ci\u003eWhat the River Knows\u003c\/i\u003e gleams with dangerous secrets, a clever heroine, ancient tombs, and a mystery that readers will be eager to unravel. A romantic, spellbinding adventure * Rebecca Ross, internationally bestselling author of A River Enchanted and Divine Rivals *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntricately threaded with real history, \u003ci\u003eWhat the River Knows\u003c\/i\u003e is romantic, adrenaline-soaked, and gleaming with clandestine magic. Opening like a dusty puzzle box, it reveals a spirited heroine, her prickly love interest, and an adventure that will spirit you away to the serpentine waters of the Nile. A masterpiece\u003c\/b\u003e * Ava Reid, internationally bestselling author of The Wolf and the Woodsman *\u003cbr\u003eMagic and mystery, quests and romance sparkle in Ibañez's dazzling historical adventure novel. Prepare to be whisked on a whirlwind ride to the glittering banks of the Egyptian Nile by a plucky, courageous heroine! * Amélie Wen Zhao, author of the Blood Heir trilogy *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat The River Knows\u003c\/i\u003e is a historical adventure ripe with delicious twists, swoony angst, and sassy wit that is as thrilling as it is insightful\u003c\/b\u003e * J. Elle, New York Times bestselling author of Wings of Ebony *\u003cbr\u003eWith vivid descriptions, singular magic, and shocking betrayals, \u003ci\u003eWhat the River Knows\u003c\/i\u003e is a thrilling adventure the whole way through. Add in a swoon-worthy romance and Ibañez's beautiful prose and this is a journey readers will eagerly go on * Rachel Griffin, New York Times bestselling author of The Nature of Witches *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThen there are those books that linger in your mind as if you've lived in the pages themselves; those books that are so full of everything you love to read that they sing to your very soul. Isabel Ibañez's \u003ci\u003eWhat the River Knows\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003ci\u003ethat\u003c\/i\u003e kind of book\u003c\/b\u003e * Culturally *\u003cbr\u003eLike it's action-packed cinematic predecessor, this story is \u003cb\u003eat once a thrilling voyage into all things Egyptology and a sweeping rivals-to-lovers romance\u003c\/b\u003e, whilst at the same time exploring the complicated bonds of family. It has everything you'd expect from a YA fantasy - compelling mystery, surprising twists, daring escapades and quippy dialogue. But it has a sophisticated edge that gives this book a more honed, grown-up feel than Ibañez's previous YA offering, \u003ci\u003eTogether We Burn\u003c\/i\u003e * Culturefly *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeeply atmospheric and magical, you'll easily get swept up in the adventure\u003c\/b\u003e * Heat *\u003cbr\u003eThe LoveReading Team adore this vibrant historical fantasy adventure novel set in Egypt with a plucky heroine at the helm * LoveReading *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor Isabel Ibanez must be an alchemist herself as this book will keep you spellbound and enchanted until the 'I didn't see that coming' cliff hanger of an ending . . .\u003c\/b\u003e * ReadingZone *\u003cbr\u003eSplits the difference between good old-fashioned adventure and romance, with a dash of fantasy on the side. The fantastic elements of the novel - largely confined to ancient items retaining magical powers in an age of science - elevate it beyond the run of the mill of historical fiction. It is skilful work too to introduce magic to a modern setting without fundamentally changing the nature of that fictional universe: hats off. * Concatenation.org *\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hodder \u0026 Stoughton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866661597527,"sku":"9781399722186","price":14.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781399722186.jpg?v=1722279688","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/what-the-river-knows-9781399722186","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}