Dr. Lauren Westlake is the assistant curator of Egyptology for the Metropolitan Museum of Art. And two new opportunities have arisen for her.

One is from her father who has historically been full of empty promises and unmet expectations, has invited her on one of his Egyptian excursions. 

The other is from her childhood friend, Detective Joe Caravello, to join him to help sniff out art fraud among New York's wealthiest patrons. 

As Lauren works with both men, things get more complicated and the tangle of politics, emotions, and loyalties become more and more complicated. Who can she trust, and how will she stay out of harm's way?
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This story has layers and layers of overlap and of connection. Lauren's relationship with these men that have given her these options really drives her motivations and you get to see the why instead of being told why she does what she does. 

I had not read any book that focuses on the Egyptomania during this time before, so this book gave me a new appreciation for all the the information gathered during this time that we still use to look at the world today. 

Also New York is a character in it's own right in this book. It is celebrated as well as reviewed with a loving touch. 

If you are looking for a unique historical fiction, check this one out! 
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This is a closed door historical mystery/romance. It is the first in a series. 

Thank you to the author and Bethany House for the gifted book!