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Mystery and adventure in 19th Century Egypt!
This book was amazing from start to finish. Not only was the prose beautifully written, but the story had me hooked from the first page. It was a celebrati... READ MORE
A stand-out!
Quiet, reserved, wallflower Clemmie is happy to go unnoticed, forever being overlooked.
Although her parents may not be aware of her talents, her ability ... READ MORE
An atmospheric historical adventure set in nineteenth century Egypt!
Nephthys is a historical adventure set during the Victorian period and it is brimming with fascinating storytelling about the mythology of Ancient Egypt. I... READ MORE
A fascinating historical fiction with a brilliant Egyptian backdrop.
Clemmie travels to Egypt to right a wrong and try to save her sister. This is a story told through two timelines. One takes in the events of her youth. Her... READ MORE
A wonderful Egyptian / Victorian mystery to sink your teeth into.
I picked this book up as I love Mythology, and Nephthys was a Goddess I hadn't heard much about before. You hear about Isis and Osiris and Set but nothing ... READ MORE
Synopsis
‘Brilliant… I loved it.’ Santa Montefiore
A FORGOTTEN EGYPTIAN GODDESS. A FAMILY IN DANGER.
Victorian Egyptologist Clemmie’s dark talents have torn her family apart. Now she has one chance to atone for the past.
Clemmie’s gift for reading hieroglyphs shines at the Egyptian relic parties which have made her father the toast of Victorian society. But at one party, the words she interprets from an unusual amulet strike fear into her heart. The childhood game she used to play about the immortal sisters, Isis and Nephthys, takes on a devastating resonance and it is only by following Nephthys' story back to Egypt that she can undo the mistakes of the past.
‘An irresistible page-turner’ Susan Stokes-Chapman, author Pandora
‘An intoxicating tale of adventure and obsession’ Emilia Hart, author of Weyward
‘A joy of a book’ Fiza Saeed McLynn, author of The Midnight Carousel
*SHORTLISTED FOR THE HWA DEBUT CROWN AWARD*
Readers ADORE Nephthys:
‘A total page-turner! ... Wow! What darkness this book holds!’
‘Unique and gripping.... this tale of Egypt and England was full of twists and turns.’
‘A captivating blend of Victorian society, ancient Egypt, and dark secrets.’
Publisher information
- Publisher: Vintage Publishing
- ISBN: 9781529924237
- Number of pages: 336
- Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 23 mm
- Weight: 436g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allHistorical mystery
I read an eARC of this book on NetGalley so thank you to the author and publisher.
So this one was a total page-turner! At first glance we’ve got a hist... READ MORE
Mysterious and exciting
An unusual explorer. Travelling in Egypt with her own destination in mind that she shares with no one. Why?
A marvellous read. Thoroughly enjoyed.
A beautiful gothic tale
Nephthys was so immersive I could feel the Egyptian sun beating down on me, smell the towns and rivers and islands, and feel every ounce of pain that Clemm... READ MORE
A spellbinding blend of myth, history, and emotion—this story lingers long after the final chapter.
Spending time with Clemmie in Egypt was a rich, transporting experience. The story is layered with atmosphere—mythology, betrayal, curses, obsession, and r... READ MORE
Loved it.
Nephthys by Rachel Louise Driscoll
Quiet and reserved, Clemmie is happy in the background. Although her parents may overlook her talents, her ability t... READ MORE
Ancient Egypt
Thank you NetGalley and Vintage for this eCopy to review
"Nephthys" by Rachel Louise Driscoll is a spellbinding historical novel that transports readers... READ MORE
Lose Yourself In This Tale
I love stories about Ancient Egypt, and this one held my attention from the start. I've been to the places mentioned in the book, and the smells and images... READ MORE
a lovely book
Couched in poetic prose, Nephthys tells the story of two sisters. Actually, it is the story of more than one pair of siblings - the Egyptian goddesses, Isi... READ MORE
Lose Yourself In This Tale
I love stories about Ancient Egypt, and this one held my attention from the start. I've been to the places mentioned in the book, and the smells and images... READ MORE
Superb historical fiction with an Egyptian theme
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this fabulous historical fiction novel. A retelling of the mythical goddess Nephthys story, a tale of family, intrigue, myster... READ MORE
For lovers of all things Egyptian
From Hercule Poirot in Death on the Nile which I know gave a romanticised view, to Boris Karloff in The Mummy I’ve always had a weakness for Egyptian mytho... READ MORE
Good Debut
Thank you to the publishers and Rachel for a review copy of this debut.
This is a good read and certainly has the pages turning as you wonder how Clemmie ... READ MORE
Fascinating and exciting
I have always loved anything about Egypt so was drawn to this as soon as I saw it. I hadn’t heard anything about Nephthys, however, but that has now been ... READ MORE
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Off the scale excellent historical fiction
Clemmie's skill reading hieroglyphs didn't save her and her family from the disaster that struck them. She was too late to translate the warning scribed in... READ MORE
An enchanting blend of Egyptian mythology and victorian mystery
4.5 ⭐
Nephthys by Rachel Louise Driscoll is a beautifully atmospheric and richly imagined blend of Egyptian mythology and Victorian mystery that drew me... READ MORE
Escapist adventure
I love a bit of historical fiction, and this is the first of the genre that I’ve read set in Egypt. Having visited some of the places that are featured in ... READ MORE
Well researched enjoyable read
Nephthys - Rachel Louise Driscoll - due for publication 6/2/24
Following the death of her parents and the slow decline of her sister in England. Clemmi... READ MORE
Victorian mystery
Historical fiction set in the late 1800’s in England and Egypt. This is the story of the Attridge family, although mainly that of Clementine ‘Clemmie’ who... READ MORE
Refreshing to read about Ancient Egypt
Set in Victorian England at the peak of Egypt-mania, Clemmie’s father hosts Egyptian relic parties working alongside Clemmie, who can translate the ancient... READ MORE
Myth, mystery, menace
What’s not to like? All the components are there: Egyptian myths, gods and artefacts, greedy grave robbers. A curse upon Clementine’s family? Legend, archa... READ MORE
Good but not engrossing 3.5
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book.
There is a good story here. The characters are interesting, varied and well draw... READ MORE
Fabulous Victorian Gothic adventure with a Egyptian twist
What more could you want - Gothic Victorian manors. Egyptian mummies, curses and a feisty heroine. A rollercoaster of an adventure and mystery that follows... READ MORE
A gorgeous gothic debut
"This place is alive with people, but it's also heaving with the dead."
Clemmie is a gifted Egyptologist but her talents have torn her family apart. Wh... READ MORE
Victorian Egypt
The story of two sets of sisters centuries apart, a tale of betrayal and loss and a journey of self discovery and the beginning of forgiveness and together... READ MORE
Will the return of an amulet stop the curse?
Clemmie was brought up surrounded by Egyptian artefacts collected by her father. She worked with him until the night he cut through a special mummy reveali... READ MORE
NEPHTHYS by Rachel Louise Driscoll
| "A young Victorian Egyptologist. A family riven by tragedy. One chance to atone for the sins of the past...
Quiet and reserved, Clemmie is happy in th... READ MORE
Four stars!
Nephthys is a captivating blend of Victorian society, ancient Egypt, and dark secrets. The book follows Clemmie, a quiet and talented young woman whose ski... READ MORE
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