Nephthys

An intoxicating tale of adventure and obsession, told in prose that shimmers like the Nile. I loved it!

Emilia Hart, author of WEYWARD

Brilliant and meticulously researched. . . [I]devoured it in two days. A gripping & skilfully written Victorian adventure set in Egypt & based on mythology. I loved it.

Santa Montefiore, No.1 bestselling author

Gothic shivers beneath a blazing Egyptian sun. This terrific tale of a female Victorian Egyptologist battling a cursed past and uncertain future unfolds and reveals like a precious papyrus manuscript. Loved!

Kate Griffin, author of Fyneshade

Seamlessly blending extensive historical research and ancient Egyptian mythology with exquisite storytelling, Nephthys is an astonishingly accomplished debut from an exciting new talent.

Jessica Bull, author of MISS AUSTEN INVESTIGATES

Exquisite writing...an absolute joy to read... a powerful story of self-discovery, a deft interweaving of Egyptian symbology with the beliefs of the Victorian era.

Fiza Saeed McLynn, author of THE MIDNIGHT CAROUSEL

A glorious tale of adventure set beneath the blazing sun of Egypt... A thoroughly enjoyable read.’

Rebecca Netley, author of THE WHISTLING

Bursting with love of family, unexpected betrayals, a goal-oriented adventure, and a heaping dose of self-reflection. The storytelling will keep you turning pages as the protagonist worms her way right into your heart.

Malayna Evans, Egyptologist and author of NEFERURA

Driscoll's clever and haunting exploration of nineteenth-century Egyptomania had me turning pages late into the night. . . An eerie tale in the best Victorian gothic tradition, this book is a treat for anyone who has ever been entranced by the mythology of ancient Egypt (and that's everyone, right?).

Anna Rasche, author of THE STONE WITCH OF FLORENCE

In this glittering debut, Rachel Louise Driscoll takes readers on the adventure of a lifetime down the Nile River Valley. Lush and evocative, Nephthys asks us to consider the difference between love and obsession. I adored every moment of Clemmie's journey—from the cold halls of the Bickmore estate in England to the sandy isle of Philae, readers will be enchanted by Clemmie's efforts not only to break a curse placed upon her family but also to begin the work of addressing her role in the colonialist effort to steal Ancient Egyptian history from the Egyptians. Rachel's beautiful book asks us all to consider: what do we owe to the people and places we love? I can't wait to see what else Rachel has in store for us.

Shannon Ives, author of THOSE FATAL FLOWERS