The novel What the River Knows is a lush, immersive historical fantasy that blends the adventure of The Mummy with the intrigue of Death on the Nile. Set in 19th-century Egypt, the story follows Inez Olivera, a Bolivian-Argentinian socialite from Buenos Aires. She travels to Cairo to uncover the truth behind the mysterious deaths of her globetrotting parents. Because she brings an ancient ring sent by her father, the artifact flares with old world magic, thrusting her into a treacherous and dangerous adventure.

Her quest is complicated by her new guardian’s handsome yet infuriating assistant, Whitford Hayes, who seems determined to thwart her at every turn. As Inez navigates the world of archaeological excavation and colonial politics, the slow-burn rivals-to-lovers romance develops amid the excitement. Consequently, the secrets she unearths threaten to make her a pawn in a far larger and potentially deadly game. The book is the first installment in the Secrets of the Nile duology, offering a captivating mix of mystery, adventure, and deeply researched Egyptian history. The story is highly praised for its masterful worldbuilding and swoon-worthy chemistry.

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Key Details

• Author: Isabel Ibañez

• Series: Secrets of the Nile (Book 1)

• Genre: Historical Fantasy / Young Adult Romance

• Setting: 19th-Century Cairo and the Nile River

• Themes: Adventure, Mystery, Ancient Magic, Colonialism

• Romance: Slow-Burn Rivals-to-Lovers

• Format: Paperback

• Publication Date: 7 November 2024