What the River Knows

What the River Knows

Science Fiction & Fantasy
Hardback Published on: 14/11/2023
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What the River Knows
Prepare to be swept into 19th century Egypt
The plot is gripping and full of twists and turns. Inez is charismatic. Whit is utterly charming and deviously delicious….and their chemistry is swoon wort... READ MORE
Lavinia
What the River Knows
a victorian adventure in Egypt with magic
I was so intrigued by the comparison that this book is the 90s cult classic The Mummy and Agatha Christie's Death On The Nile: I don't think comparing it t... READ MORE
Anna at Bluewater
What the River Knows
Egyptian fantasy filled with mystery and intrigue!
From the very first pages, I knew this was going to be a book that I fell in love with. Inez's whole time in Egypt felt magical, tense, luring, addictive a... READ MORE
Libby Low
What the River Knows
NEED the sequel now!
I was easily swept up by the novel’s cinematic world of mystery, adventure and romance. The captivating plot peppered in surprises throughout but I was sti... READ MORE
@wishful_reader_
What the River Knows
Absolutely Enchanting!
A beautifully crafted story that weaves together History, Mystery and Magic in a fantastical adventure! Follow Inez as she travels from Buenos Aires to Ca... READ MORE
Ciara
What the River Knows
A rich history fantasy romance ✨
I am OBSESSED. Egyptian history, the search for Cleopatra's tomb, enemies to lovers, a magical treasure hunt... Incredible! So many twists and turns. If yo... READ MORE
Jen Waterstones Plymouth
What the River Knows
I'm going to need the sequel ASAP please.
This was such a huge amount of fun. A gripping treasure hunting adventure story that felt excitingly unique. Whilst the magic elements felt a little neglig... READ MORE
Kate at Chichester Waterstones
What the River Knows
10/10 Storytelling
Oh my god, this book was everything! Set in Victorian times, with a full on The Mummy/ Indiana Jones-esque adventure, it was just a pure joy to read! I... READ MORE
Roberta at Altrincham
What the River Knows
A new favourite fantasy read!
To say I loved this would be an understatement - it’s now one of my new favourite fantasy novels and was definitely one of my top reads of November! I ... READ MORE
Tilly Fitzgerald

Synopsis

PRE-ORDER WHERE THE LIBRARY HIDES NOW, THE HUGELY ROMANTIC SEQUEL TO WHAT THE RIVER KNOWS

'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 fantasynovels' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'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

  • Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
  • ISBN: 9781399722179
  • Number of pages: 416
  • Weight: 649g
  • Dimensions: 238 x 160 x 36 mm

Customer Reviews

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What the River Knows
It is simply unforgettable.
Thanks to NetGalley and Hodderscape for the advanced copy of this title in return for an honest review. This book looked and sounded absolutely stunning... READ MORE
Victoria Bucknell
What the River Knows
Adventure, Suspense and Romance
4.25/5⭐️ This was so fun! A little Raiders of the Lost Ark, a little The Mummy, this epic adventure takes place in 19th century Argentina and Egypt ... READ MORE
Robin
What the River Knows
Egyptian romance - heavy on the romance
The potential for this is great - it’s set in Egypt; there’s a mystery to be solved; there’s magic; Cleopatra plays a role and there’s even some romance th... READ MORE
Laura Roberts
What the River Knows
If you like historical romance, you're in for a treat
Eighteen-year-old Iñez Olivera is living in Buenos Aires with her aunt and two cousins while her parents explore overseas. She has every privilege but chaf... READ MORE
Maria Connolly
What the River Knows
A mysterious historical fantasy with a hint of magic, romance and lots of secrets!
"What the River Knows" is a mysterious historical fantasy with a hint of magic, romance and lots of secrets! • The story takes place in Egypt, in the lat... READ MORE
@iam_addicted_to_books
What the River Knows
Exciting YA set in Egypt
I grew up fascinated by Egypt culture, wanting to be an archeologist and wishing I could ever find some artifacts on an undiscovered tombe. While this coul... READ MORE
Sara Machado
What the River Knows
I LOVED this book!
The whole book was so captivating, I don’t think I got bored reading this once!! There were somme great plot twists, some really cute and innocent chemistr... READ MORE
Livia Sabau
What the River Knows
Fantastic book with a beautiful setting!
4.25-4.5 / 5 This book was absolutely fantastic! Set in Egypt, this book not only highlights the country but also the culture, its history and the peo... READ MORE
Anna
What the River Knows
More than just a treasure hunt
Thank you to the author Isabel Ibanez, the publisher Hodder & Stoughton and to Netgalley for the advanced copy in exchange for this honest review. Firstly... READ MORE
ToriJaneReads
What the River Knows
Magical, historical fantasy for fans of The Mummy
Thank you Hodderscape for providing me with an uncorrected arc. It will come as no surprise to anyone that I love a historical setting with magic, but ... READ MORE
Daisy (bookishflower)
What the River Knows
an incredible read!
this book oml - literally such an incredible book, so beautifully written and the story was enthralling it drew me in from the very beginning. we follow ... READ MORE
Liz
What the River Knows
A love letter to history
This book is a captivating mosaic of ancient Egyptian history, a vibrant setting, an immersive plot, and an array of characters with questionable motives w... READ MORE
Tande
What the River Knows
A flawless example of its genre
\This was a 4-star and not a 5-star for me only because it was YA, and I'm not *exactly* within that target demographic. BUT, if you're reading the book sy... READ MORE
SheReadsAndSheWines
What the River Knows
Fun, Entertaining and easy to read
3.5 of 5 stars My Five Word TL:DR Read : Enjoyable, entertaining, easy to read My review for What the River Knows is long overdue so in this instances ... READ MORE
Lynn Williams
What the River Knows
Fabulous!
I'm really not very good at writing reviews; my criteria is based on-1) how long it takes me to read a book and 2)will I keep said book or pass it on? T... READ MORE
Bookworm
What the River Knows
The Best Book I’ve Read This Year
This was incredible. Quite probably the BEST ARC I’ve read all year. Set in nineteenth century Argentina, Iñez sails to Egypt after finding out her parent... READ MORE
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