What the river knows: Les secrets du Nil

'BURNING WITH ROMANCE' STEPHANIE GARBER'ALL THE STARS' HEATHER FAWCETT'A ROMANTIC, SPELLBINDING ADVENTURE' REBECCA ROSS The Mummy meets Death on the Nile in this lush, immersive historical romantasy set in 19th century Egypt, filled with adventure, laugh-out-loud banter, a slow-burn rivals-to-lovers romance, and a dangerous race.A divine exploration. A deadly secret. A desire she can't escape. In 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. 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. But upon her arrival in Egypt, the ring flares with ancient magic, and Inez is thrust into a treacherous game that could threaten her life - and into the path of her new guardian's infuriatingly handsome assistant, who seems determined to thwart her at every turn . . . Readers LOVE for What the River Knows 'To say I loved this would be an understatement - it's now one of my new favourite fantasy novels' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I was hooked on every word from start to finish. I loved the adventure and the action' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book was everything!! Literally, everything about it was purely magical' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'THAT ENDING. I NEED ANSWERS AND I NEED THEM NOW' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Authors LOVE for What the River Knows 'Take 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' JODI PICOULT 'What the River Knows has it all: page-turning mystery, adventure, intrigue and betrayal, laugh-out-loud banter, and slow-burn romance' MARY E. PEARSON 'Ibanez's worldbuilding is masterful, and the chemistry between her characters is swoon worthy' ELIZABETH LIM 'A thrilling adventure the whole way through' RACHEL GRIFFIN

Eighteen-year-old Zarela Zalvidar is a talented flamenco dancer and daughter of the most famous Dragador in Hispalia. People come for miles to see him fight dragons in their arena, La Giralda. And one day La Giralda will be hers to run. But during their 500th anniversary show, a horrible accident occurs when the dragons escape causing death and destruction in the ring; and in the carnage, Zarela's father is horribly injured. Now it is up to Zarela to protect her ancestral home and inheritanceeven if it means taking her father's place as the Dragador of La Giralda. But someone is out to ruin the Zalvidar family, and Zarela will have to stay one step ahead of them in order to save her birthright.

*mit wunderschönem Farbschnitt*<BR>Inez Olivera wünscht sich nichts mehr, als ihre Eltern auf ihren Abenteuern zu begleiten - bis ein Brief alles verändert: Ihre Eltern sind unter mysteriösen Umständen verstorben. Entschlossen, die Wahrheit herauszufinden, macht sie sich - ihren antiken Ring im Gepäck - auf den Weg nach Kairo. Doch bei ihrer Ankunft in Ägypten entflammt jahrtausendealte Magie in dem Ring, und Inez gerät nicht nur in ein Spiel voller tödlicher Geheimnisse, sondern auch mit dem gut aussehenden Whit aneinander ...<BR>Tauche ein in die "Geheimnisse des Nil":<BR>Band 1: What the River Knows<BR>Band 2: Where the Library Hides<BR>

'Richly imagined and full of heart' REBECCA ROSS<BR>'A lush and dangerous story' MARY E. PEARSON<BR>'A breathtaking blend of intricate magic, riveting intrigue, and hypnotic romance' AVA REID<BR><BR> A lush, atmospheric and achingly magical standalone adult fantasy romance set in Renaissance Italy from a #1 New York Times bestselling author.<BR><BR>In 15th-century Volterra, sculptress Ravenna Maffei enters a competition hosted by a secretive, immortal family who offer an invaluable boon to the victor. Desperate to win so she can save her brother, Ravenna reveals a rare magical talent-a dangerous act in a city where magic is forbidden. Her revelation makes her a target, and she is kidnapped by the Luni family and taken to Florence, a city of breathtaking beauty and cutthroat ambition.<BR><BR>There, Ravenna is forced into an impossible task where failure means certain death at the hands of Saturnino dei Luni, the family's enigmatic and merciless heir. But under his cold reserve hides a vulnerability that draws her closer than she ever intended.<BR><BR>Meanwhile, Ravenna's forbidden magic does not go unnoticed. The Pope, waging war against Florence, the Medici, and magic itself, has his own interest in her abilities, seeing her as a potential weapon in his ruthless campaign.<BR><BR>As alliances shift and war brews on the horizon, Ravenna must navigate the treacherous line between survival and betrayal, between love and duty. With time running out and her every move watched, the choices she makes will determine the fate of not just her own life, but the fragile balance of magic and power that could unravel Florence itself.<BR><BR>TROPES TO DIE FOR . . .<BR>enemies-to-lovers<BR>slow-burn<BR>magic vs religion<BR>political intrigue<BR><BR>EARLY READERS LOVE IT!<BR>'The prose is lyrical, lush and inviting, the setting is unique and so engaging' ¿¿¿¿¿<BR>'If you only read one book in 2026 let it be this one' ¿¿¿¿¿<BR>'Spellbinding! Bewitching!' ¿¿¿¿¿<BR>'That tension? That yearning? The mistrust? Absolutely amazing' ¿¿¿¿¿<BR>'I was on the edge of my seat multiple times, praying for a resolution' ¿¿¿¿¿

'[A] page-turning mystery [and] laugh-out-loud banter' MARY E. PEARSON'A thrilling adventure the whole way through' RACHEL GRIFFIN ¿¿¿AN IMPOSSIBLE LOVE. AN ENCHANTED LEGACY. A DANGEROUS DISCOVERY. ¿¿¿1885, Egypt: Inez Olivera is left reeling from her cousin Elvira's murder, and her mother's betrayal, and when Tío Ricardo issues an ultimatum about her inheritance, she's left with only one option to consider.Marriage to Whitford Hayes.Former British soldier, her uncle's aide de camp, and one time nemesis, Whit has his own mysterious reasons for staying in Egypt. With her heart on the line, Inez might have to bind her fate to the one person whose secret plans could ruin her.The stunning conclusion to the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling Secrets of the Nile duology. A lush immersive historical fantasy set in Egypt filled with adventure, and a rivals-to-lovers romance like no other!TROPESRivals-to-lovers ¿¿¿¿Marriage of convenience ¿Forced proximity ¿Slow-burn romance ¿¿¿¿READERS LOVE IT'Inez and Whit have my heart forever'¿¿¿¿¿'So much adventure, romance, twists, a perfectly delightful sprinkle of magic, mystery, morally grey characters' ¿¿¿¿¿'Bring this book to my grave and read it to me' ¿¿¿¿¿'This was everything I could have hoped for, especially after that devastating cliffhanger' ¿¿¿¿¿'This was absolutely spectacular. I was obsessed and devoured it in a single day' ¿¿¿¿¿

The stunning conclusion to the story that started in What the River Knows, now in a deluxe paperback edition featuring beautiful designed edges and foiled cover elements!<BR><BR>A lush immersive historical fantasy set in Egypt filled with adventure, and a rivals-to-lovers romance like no other. <BR><BR>Inez Olivera traveled across the world to Egypt, seeking answers into her parents' recent and mysterious deaths. But all her searching led her down a perilous road, filled with heartache, betrayal, and a dangerous magic that pulled her deep into the past.<BR><BR>When Tío Ricardo issues an ultimatum about her inheritance, she's left with only one option to consider.<BR><BR>Marriage to Whitford Hayes.<BR><BR>Former British soldier, her uncle's aide de camp, and one time nemesis, Whit has his own mysterious reasons for staying in Egypt. With her heart on the line, Inez might have to bind her fate to the one person whose secret plans could ruin her.

'BURNING WITH ROMANCE' STEPHANIE GARBER<BR>'ALL THE STARS' HEATHER FAWCETT<BR>'A ROMANTIC, SPELLBINDING ADVENTURE' REBECCA ROSS<BR><BR> The Mummy meets Death on the Nile in this lush, immersive historical romantasy set in 19th century Egypt, filled with adventure, laugh-out-loud banter, a slow-burn rivals-to-lovers romance, and a dangerous race.<BR><BR>A divine exploration. A deadly secret. A desire she can't escape.<BR><BR> In 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.<BR><BR> 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.<BR><BR> But upon her arrival in Egypt, the ring flares with ancient magic, and Inez is thrust into a treacherous game that could threaten her life - and into the path of her new guardian's infuriatingly handsome assistant, who seems determined to thwart her at every turn . . .<BR><BR> Readers LOVE for What the River Knows<BR><BR> 'To say I loved this would be an understatement - it's now one of my new favourite fantasy novels' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐<BR><BR> 'I was hooked on every word from start to finish. I loved the adventure and the action' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐<BR><BR> 'This book was everything!! Literally, everything about it was purely magical' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐<BR><BR> 'THAT ENDING. I NEED ANSWERS AND I NEED THEM NOW' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐<BR><BR>Authors LOVE for What the River Knows<BR> <BR> 'Take 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' JODI PICOULT<BR><BR> 'What the River Knows has it all: page-turning mystery, adventure, intrigue and betrayal, laugh-out-loud banter, and slow-burn romance' MARY E. PEARSON<BR><BR> 'Ibanez's worldbuilding is masterful, and the chemistry between her characters is swoon worthy' ELIZABETH LIM<BR><BR> 'A thrilling adventure the whole way through' RACHEL GRIFFIN

A lush, enchanting standalone fantasy inspired by medieval Spain, filled with romance, adventure, and just the right amount of danger, now in paperback with exclusive bonus scenes!<BR><BR>An ancient city plagued by dragons<BR><BR>Eighteen-year-old Zarela Zalvidar is a talented flamenco dancer and daughter of the most famous Dragonador in Hispalia. People come for miles to see him fight in their arena, which will one day be hers. But disaster strikes during one celebratory show, and in the carnage, Zarela's life changes in an instant.<BR><BR>A flamenco dancer who must become a dragon hunter to save her family legacy<BR><BR>With the Dragon Guild trying to wrest control of her inheritance from her, Zarela has no choice but to train to become a Dragonador. But when the most talented dragon hunter left in the land -- the infuriatingly handsome Arturo Díaz de Montserrat -- withholds his help, Zarela cannot take no for an answer. Without him, her world will burn.

The Mummy meets Death on the Nile in What the River Knows, Isabel Ibañez's lush, immersive historical fantasy set in Egypt and filled with adventure, a rivals-to-lovers romance, and a dangerous race.<BR><BR>Bolivian-Argentinian Inez Olivera belongs to the glittering upper society of nineteenth century Buenos Aires, and like the rest of the world, the town is steeped in old world magic that's been largely left behind or forgotten. Inez has everything a girl might want, except for the one thing she yearns the most: her globetrotting parents-who frequently leave her behind.<BR><BR>When she receives word of their tragic deaths, Inez inherits their massive fortune and a mysterious guardian, an archeologist in partnership with his Egyptian brother-in-law. Yearning for answers, Inez sails to Cairo, bringing her sketch pads and a golden ring her father sent to her for safekeeping before he died. But upon her arrival, the old world magic tethered to the ring pulls her down a path where she soon discovers there's more to her parent's disappearance than what her guardian led her to believe.<BR><BR>With her guardian's infuriatingly handsome assistant thwarting her at every turn, Inez must rely on ancient magic to uncover the truth about her parent's disappearance-or risk becoming a pawn in a larger game that will kill her.<BR><BR>What the River Knows is the first book in the thrilling Secrets of the Nile duology. <BR><BR>"Expertly plotted, explosively adventurous, and burning with romance." - Stephanie Garber #1 New York Times bestselling author<BR><BR>"Take 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." - Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author<BR><BR>*Book 1 in the Secrets of the Nile duology*