Book Synopsis:
From the internationally bestselling author comes a tale of long-buried secrets and a discovery that will change everything, perfect for fans of Dinah Jefferies and Lucinda Riley.
An unforgettable discovery
In 1922, Lady Evelyn Herbert’s dreams are realised when she is the first to set foot inside the lost tomb of Tutankhamun for over 3,000 years.
A cursed life
But the months after the discovery are marred by tragedy, when Eve’s father dies suddenly and her family is torn in two. Desperate to put the past behind her, Eve retreats into a private life with her new husband.
A deadly choice
But she is harbouring a dark secret about what really happened in Egypt. And when a young woman comes asking questions years later, the happiness Eve has finally found is threatened once more…
The Collector’s Daughter is available in ebook and paperback now. You can purchase your copy using the links below.
My Review:
I’m a huge fan of this author so you can imagine my excitement at being invited onto the blog tour for The Collector’s Daughter, her latest book. Once again the author has written an absorbing, emotional piece of historical fiction that I thoroughly enjoyed.
Firstly the author has clearly done her research and her vivid descriptions helped transport me to another time, often making me feel like I was actually there experiencing everything for myself. I didn’t know much about Egypt’s history before reading this so I eagerly drank in all the fascinating details about ancient Egypt and Egypt between the two world wars. It was especially interesting to see how archaeological digs were carried out at that time and how different they are compared with today. It was also great to experience the expat scene there and interesting to see the difference between how they lived compared with the locals.
The characters were all fantastic creations that I loved following throughout the book. They were all based on real historical figures and I so enjoyed researching more about them on the internet, especially when I discovered some photographs of them towards the end of the book which helped bring them to life. I absolutely loved Eve who was a very strong lady who is, even from a young age, determined to succeed. It was wonderful to see her fight against others expectations of her from a young debutant determined not to just get married and be a socialite to an older lady rehabilitating after a stroke, Eve wanted to do things her way! Her relationship with her husband was really beautiful to read about, especially how they complimented each other despite being so different.
Overall I adored this book and felt I was quickly drawn into the story which had a great pace to it. There was always something happening that helped keep my attention and I found I enjoyed both timelines equally which is unusual for me. The gradual revealing of secrets was cleverly done and I enjoyed the tantalising way in which the reader discovers what happened. If you are a fan of dual timeline historical fiction then I highly recommend this book.
Huge thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Avon for my copy of this book.
About The Author:
Gill Paul is an author of historical fiction, specialising in the twentieth century and often writing about the lives of real women. Her novels have topped bestseller lists in the US and Canada as well as the UK and have been translated into twenty languages. The Secret Wife has sold over half a million copies and is a book-club favourite worldwide.
She is also the author of several non-fiction books on historical subjects. She lives in London and swims year-round in a wild pond.
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Thanks for the blog tour support Jo x
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