A Smart, Witty Historical Mystery Set Against the Golden Age of Egyptian Archaeology

1924, Egypt. Dr. Clarissa Bell has built her reputation on meticulous scholarship and scientific precision. As an American archaeologist specializing in ancient pigments, she's more comfortable with pottery shards than corpses.

But when she's mysteriously invited aboard a luxury Nile steamship to authenticate a collection of rare lapis lazuli artifacts, her peaceful academic life explodes into murder, conspiracy, and international intrigue.

And if that's not enough, there's another complication: Benedict Quinn, the devastatingly charming Brit who needs Clarissa to pose as his fiancée to infiltrate the conspiracy -- and who's far too good at making their fake relationship feel dangerously real.

Two Bodies. One Fake Engagement. Secrets That Could Rewrite History.
Perfect for Readers Who Love:

· Smart, independent heroines with scientific minds and sharp wit

· Fake engagement romances with sizzling chemistry and witty banter

· 1920s historical settings with authentic period detail

· Archaeological mysteries blending real history with adventure

· Murder on luxury cruise ships (Nile edition!)

· Strong female protagonists who solve their own problems

· Slow-burn romance that develops through partnership and respect

What Readers Are Saying: "Like Agatha Christie's Death on the Nile meets Indiana Jones, with a brilliant female archaeologist who can authenticate ancient pigments AND decode a murder conspiracy."

"The fake engagement trope done RIGHT -- with intelligence, chemistry, and a heroine who never loses her scientific edge."

"Perfect blend of historical detail, romantic tension, and genuine mystery. I couldn't put it down!"

"I've been looking for another heroine to follow Elizabeth Peters' Amelia Peabody. I've finally found her!"

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