Of Gold and Shadows -- Michelle Griep

In 1888 Victorian England, Ami Dalton navigates a clandestine dual life. By day, she strives to establish herself as a respected Egyptologist, overcoming the gender biases that permeate academia. But with a heart for rescuing black-market artifacts, she is most often disguised as her alter ego, the Shadow Broker.<br/><br/>After eight years in India, Oxford's most eligible bachelor, Edmund Price, has come out of the shadows to run for Parliament and is in search of an Egyptologist to value a newly acquired collection. Expecting a renowned Oxford professor, Edmund instead finds himself entangled with Ami, the professor's determined daughter. As they delve into the treasures, their connection deepens, but trouble emerges when a golden griffin--rumored to bear the curse of Amentuk--surfaces and they're left to wonder if the curse really is at play, or if something more nefarious is hiding among the shadows. . . . <br/><br/>Award-winning author Michelle Griep weaves a tale of love, mystery, and intrigue set against the backdrop of the gaslit streets of Oxford, England.<br><br><b>Author:</b> Michelle Griep<br><b>Publisher:</b> Bethany House Publishers<br><b>Published:</b> 09/24/2024<br><b>Pages:</b> 368<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780764242564<br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>Publishers Weekly</i> 06/24/2024<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br><b>Michelle Griep</b> has been writing since she first discovered blank wall space and Crayolas. She is a Chris