What the River Knows: the addictive and endlessly romantic historical fantasy: Secrets of the Nile Duology
Autor Isabel Ibañezen Limba Engleză Paperback – 7 noi 2024 – vârsta de la 14 ani
Ritmul acestui prim volum din seria Secrets of the Nile Duology este unul alert, amintind de dinamismul marilor povești de aventură clasice, însă stratificat cu o tensiune romantică ce se dezvoltă treptat. Apreciem modul în care Isabel Ibañez reușește să construiască o atmosferă ce te trimite cu gândul la misterele din Where the Library Hides, deși aici accentul cade mai puternic pe descoperirea de sine a unei eroine care părăsește strălucirea societății din Buenos Aires pentru praful și magia Egiptului secolului al XIX-lea. În centrul narațiunii o găsim pe Inez Olivera, o tânără pasionată de desen care, după moartea presupusă a părinților săi, moștenește o avere imensă și un inel misterios. Găsim în această carte un echilibru fin între rigoarea istorică și elementele speculative; magia nu este un decor, ci un motor al intrigii, legat intrinsec de artefactele antice. Relația de tip „rivals-to-lovers” cu asistentul tutorelui ei oferă momente de dialog spumos și o chimie care arde lent, completând perfect cursa contracronometru pentru aflarea adevărului. Față de lucrările anterioare ale autoarei, precum Woven in Moonlight, unde politica și revoluția erau teme centrale, What the River Knows se simte ca o evoluție spre o zonă mai matură a fanteziei istorice, păstrând totodată bogăția culturală specifică stilului său. Este o experiență de lectură senzorială, unde mirosul Nilului și strălucirea aurului antic sunt aproape palpabile, ghidând cititorul printr-un labirint de trădări și secrete divine.
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Specificații
ISBN-10: 1399722212
Pagini: 432
Dimensiuni: 128 x 196 x 34 mm
Greutate: 0.3 kg
Editura: Hodder & Stoughton
Colecția Hodderscape
Seria Secrets of the Nile Duology
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom
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De ce să citești această carte
Pentru cititorii care caută o aventură în stilul Indiana Jones, dar cu o doză generoasă de romantism și magie. Cartea oferă o incursiune fascinantă în Egiptul victorian, unde arheologia se împletește cu misticul. Veți câștiga o poveste captivantă despre curaj și identitate, fiind alegerea ideală dacă v-au plăcut atmosferele exotice din The Kingdom Over the Sea sau misterele istorice cu mize înalte.
Despre autor
Isabel Ibañez este o autoare de succes, cunoscută pentru capacitatea sa de a țese elemente din moștenirea sa boliviano-argentiniană în tapiserii complexe de fantezie. Născută în Florida din părinți imigranți, ea a fost finalistă a premiului William C. Morris și inclusă de Time Magazine în topul celor mai bune 100 de cărți de fantezie din toate timpurile. În lucrările sale, precum Together We Burn sau Woven in Moonlight, Ibañez explorează teme precum magia, istoria și identitatea culturală, transformând cercetarea istorică riguroasă în aventuri pline de pasiune și mister.
Descriere
'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
Recenzii
Fast-paced yet lyrical, with twists that keep you flying through the pages while Ibañez's evocative prose makes you want to savor every sun-drenched paragraph, What the River Knows is a truly enchanting work of storytelling. All the stars
Expertly plotted, explosively adventurous, and burning with romance. What the River Knows is a pulse pounding archeological hunt that exquisitely weaves together glittering pieces of history with fascinating mythology. This book should come with a seatbelt, because you'll will want to buckle up for this brilliant ride
Phenomenal. This is a book that truly deserves that word. What the River Knows has it all-page-turning mystery, adventure, intrigue and betrayal, laugh-out-loud banter, and slow-burn romance with characters that jump off the page. I am a fan for life
A sweeping historical fantasy brimming with adventure, romance, and richly researched lore, What the River Knows is a treasure of a book. Ibanez's worldbuilding is masterful, and the chemistry between her characters is swoon worthy
Luminous and enchanting, What the River Knows gleams with dangerous secrets, a clever heroine, ancient tombs, and a mystery that readers will be eager to unravel. A romantic, spellbinding adventure
Intricately threaded with real history, What the River Knows is romantic, adrenaline-soaked, and gleaming with clandestine magic. Opening like a dusty puzzle box, it reveals a spirited heroine, her prickly love interest, and an adventure that will spirit you away to the serpentine waters of the Nile. A masterpiece
Magic and mystery, quests and romance sparkle in Ibañez's dazzling historical adventure novel. Prepare to be whisked on a whirlwind ride to the glittering banks of the Egyptian Nile by a plucky, courageous heroine!
What The River Knows is a historical adventure ripe with delicious twists, swoony angst, and sassy wit that is as thrilling as it is insightful
With vivid descriptions, singular magic, and shocking betrayals, What the River Knows is a thrilling adventure the whole way through. Add in a swoon-worthy romance and Ibañez's beautiful prose and this is a journey readers will eagerly go on
Then there are those books that linger in your mind as if you've lived in the pages themselves; those books that are so full of everything you love to read that they sing to your very soul. Isabel Ibañez's What the River Knows is that kind of book
Like it's action-packed cinematic predecessor, this story is at once a thrilling voyage into all things Egyptology and a sweeping rivals-to-lovers romance, whilst at the same time exploring the complicated bonds of family. It has everything you'd expect from a YA fantasy - compelling mystery, surprising twists, daring escapades and quippy dialogue. But it has a sophisticated edge that gives this book a more honed, grown-up feel than Ibañez's previous YA offering, Together We Burn
Deeply atmospheric and magical, you'll easily get swept up in the adventure
The LoveReading Team adore this vibrant historical fantasy adventure novel set in Egypt with a plucky heroine at the helm
Author Isabel Ibanez must be an alchemist herself as this book will keep you spellbound and enchanted until the 'I didn't see that coming' cliff hanger of an ending . . .
Splits the difference between good old-fashioned adventure and romance, with a dash of fantasy on the side. The fantastic elements of the novel - largely confined to ancient items retaining magical powers in an age of science - elevate it beyond the run of the mill of historical fiction. It is skilful work too to introduce magic to a modern setting without fundamentally changing the nature of that fictional universe: hats off.
A fun, pleasingly rich romantic romp
A whimsical, adventure-filled fantasy.
A romantic, heart-pounding adventure.
A novel that exquisitely depicts both its characters and the world around them...the story will sweep readers away with its cinematic details, its touches of magic, and a dash of romance.
A lively cast and a heaping helping of banter-filled romance radiate from this seamless blend of history, mystery, and mythology
A lush historical fantasy set in nineteenth-century Argentina and involving the search for Cleopatra's tomb, What the River Knows deliciously mixes romance and adventure.
With an adventurous treasure hunt, a perilous mystery, and a character-driven romance set in a unique historical moment, this is Ibañez's best work yet
Notă biografică
Isabel Ibañez is the author of Together We Burn, Written in Starlight, and Woven in Moonlight (Page Street), a finalist for the William C. Morris Award, and is listed among Time Magazine's 100 Best Fantasy Books Of All Time. She was born in Boca Raton, Florida, and is the proud daughter of Bolivian immigrants. Isabel has a profound appreciation for history and traveling and loves hosting family and friends around the dinner table. She currently lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, with her husband, their adorable dog, and a serious collection of books. Say hi on social media at @IsabelWriter09.