Today I am reviewing She who comes forth by Audrey Driscoll…an intriguing action adventure set in the land of the Pharoahs.
About the book
Recently turned 21, France Leighton travels to Luxor, Egypt, taking with her two legacies—an antique cello and an emerald ring. Instead of the archaeological adventure she expects, she gets a lecherous dig director, hidden agendas, a risky balloon ride, and an enigmatic nuclear physicist. In the mysteries of the ancient tombs, France realizes she and her gifts may imperil the world—or save it.
More Details:
October 1962. The developing nuclear missile crisis in Cuba is of no concern to Francesca “France” Leighton. Recently turned 21, France travels from her home in Providence to a job at an archaeological dig in Luxor, Egypt. She takes with her two legacies—an emerald ring from the grandfather she never knew, and an antique cello from his friend, a man she loved like a grandfather.
The dig disappoints. France is relegated to sorting chunks of stone, the dig’s director makes unwanted advances; rivalries and mistrust are everywhere. And it’s too darn hot. Tasked with playing her cello at a gathering of archaeologists, France meets the enigmatic and fascinating nuclear physicist Adam Dexter. She’s smitten, especially when he promises to show her the secrets of Egypt, including a hitherto undiscovered tomb.
After a risky balloon cruise ends in a crash landing, France is forced to leave the dig. Despite warnings against solo explorations on the west bank, she finds herself with Adam Dexter in an eerie house near the Theban Necropolis. Adam’s promises are alluring, but he is both more and less than he seems and his motivations are disturbing. Fleeing his house, France makes a horrifying discovery.
Through an image of Osiris, France discovers the true reason for her presence in the Theban Necropolis. As the world teeters on the brink of nuclear war, she must call upon resources both within and beyond herself to meet the perils that await her in the world of the dead beneath the Western Peak.
My review for the book May 7th 2022
I have found the stories of ancient Egypt and the discoveries made over the last two centuries fascinating and I was looking forward to this action adventure set in the land of the Pharoahs in the 1960s.
France Leighton is an innocent abroad. Her upbringing has been unconventional, with an ancestral link to the excavation of the tombs and undecided about her future, she applies to and is accepted to a dig in progress in Luxor. With mundane tasks and friction amongst the members of the dig team, France retreats into her comfort zone which is playing her much loved cello.
The cello and an exquiste emerald ring are links to the past, and as she shares her experiences and thoughts about the present with us, strange and disturbing elements begin to filter in, making her question who and what is attempting to manipulate the future. France is the narrator of her story, but not in control of her own destiny, as others have their own agendas, pulling her into their distorted plans for the future.
The author has done an amazing job in recreating both the 1960s setting for the plot and the world of the ancient Egyptian pharoahs and deities. The characters are distinctive and easy to like or dislike with some multi-faceted, only revealing their true selves as the story reaches its climax.
We are treated to a wondrous tour of the inside of tombs both excavated and open to the public and as the mystery deepens to hidden and sacred sites deep within the earth. Clearly the author conducted a great deal of research to create such an authentic and detailed journey into the past.
You will find the book difficult to put down, and there is plenty of action to maintain the pace of the plot, and intriguing supernatural elements that become more dynamic as the story unfolds. The book definitely has a style of writing that both Agatha Christie and H. Rider Haggard fans will appreciate and I can highly recommend this first in the series and look forward to the next.
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About Audrey Driscoll
Three quarters of the way through a career as a cataloguing librarian, Audrey Driscoll discovered she is actually a writer. Since the turn of the millennium, she has written and published several novels and a short story collection. She gardens, juggles words, and communes with fictitious characters in Victoria, British Columbia. Her opinions on gardening, writing, and things that bug or delight her, along with information about her books, may be found on her blog at AudreyDriscoll.com
Thank you for dropping in today and I hope you will be leaving with some books.. Sally
Congrats to Audrey on this wonderful review. Thanks for sharing, Sally. Hugs 💕🙂
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Thanks very much Harmony..♥
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Thank you, Harmony!
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A big congratulations to Audrey on the excellent reivew!
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There’s nothing for an author like a good review!
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Isn’t that the truth!
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I loved She Who Comes Forth! Great review, Sally. I’ve got the sequel, She Who Returns, and I plan to start it today.:-)
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Good to hear that, Priscilla! I hope you enjoy it.
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Congratulations to Audrey – this sounds wonderful and such a fascinating subject. The cover is gorgeous. Toni x
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Thanks very much Toni..♥
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Thanks, Toni!
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Great review, Sally. I bought this one after the recent extract from the sequel She Who Returns that you put up recently. Looking forward to reading this.
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Wonderful thanks Alex.. enjoy ♥
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I’m glad to hear that, Alex. Thank you!
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Everything about this book is appealing. I am beyond curious why she took her cello along and how she traveled with the large instrument. Great review, Sally.
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Thanks Jacqui.. all will be revealed..xxx
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Thanks, Jacqui! I did a lot of research on cellos, including weight of the instrument plus case.
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I remember my son lugging his string bass to college auditions. Yikes!
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The real problem comes when France goes off the beaten track where there are no porters or helpful males. We must torture our characters!
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Oh that sounds like fun, Audrey
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Sounds intriguing! Thanks for sharing Audrey’s book and your review, Sally. 🙂
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Thanks, Yvette!
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Thanks Yvette..♥
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This review has made my day, Sally, and it’s only 7 a.m.! Many thanks!
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Delighted to hear it Audrey and I hope the rest of the day goes well. x
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Great review, Sally. The land of the Pharaohs, which I have been lucky enough to visit, is a great attraction!
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It does have an appeal, Noelle! Maybe I’ll get there someday.
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You are so lucky to have visited.. We watched the latest Death on the Nile a few weeks ago… fabulous setting..xxx
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I’ve seen it recently, too. I wondered how much of the landscape was CGI’d.
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No idea but brilliant if it was xx
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Thanks for sharing this one, Sally. Congratulations to Audrey!
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Thanks, Jan!
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Thanks Jan ♥
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Here is a splendid review for She Who Comes Forth by the redoubtable Sally Cronin.
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A terrific read Audrey… enjoy your weekend x
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Great review, Sally 🙂 I have this waiting for me on my Kindle
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Thanks Denise.. something to look forward to…hugs
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Xo
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Good to hear that, Denise! Hope you enjoy.
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Thank you Sally for an excellent review. Audrey has certainly been a busy, and obviously intriguing author! Hugs xx
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Thanks Joy and a terrific read.. hope all is well with you both..hugs xx
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Thanks, Joy!
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This sounds like a fascinating read! 💖
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Thanks, Colleen!
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You’re most welcome. ❤️
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It is Colleen.. a wonderful setting and very exotic.♥
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I will have to check this book out!
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Reading this book is a great experience! And I’m reading the sequel, She Who Returns, right now. Also recommended.
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Thanks, Lorinda! I’m glad you’re enjoying the sequel too.
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Thanks for adding your recommendation Lorinda.. and I am looking forward to the sequel too. Enjoy your weekend
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Fantastic review Sally. This book sounds a great read. Congrats to Audrey ❤
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Thanks, Debby!
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Thanks Debby.. ♥
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Congratulations, Audrey. Your book sounds incredible. I’ll be checking it out for sure. Thank you, Sally, for introducing Audrey to me and for offering her the spotlight. 😊
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Thanks Gwen..♥
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Thank you, Gwen!
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Reblogged this on NEW BLOG HERE >> https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.
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Thanks for sharing Michael..hugsx
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:-)) hugsx Michael
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A very captivating cover, and the story itself sounds so interesting, i have to put it on my shelves. Thank you, Sally! With your help it always easy to find the best reading stuff! Have a great weekend! xx Michael
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Many thanks, Michael. And indeed, Sally does make sure everyone’s TBR cache is well-stocked!
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Lol… guilty and happy to be so xx
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Thanks Michael.. and you will enjoy Audrey’s novel I am sure… looking forward to book two some time soon…hugsx
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Sounds fantastic also for best distraction, Sally! Thanks for the introduction. hugsx Michael
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Wonderful review; sounds like a great book!
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Thanks, Becky! It is a great review!
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Yes!
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A great review, Sally. Congratulations to Audrey.
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Thank you, John!
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Thanks John..hugsx
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A wonderful review, Audrey, and fascinating premise. Looking forward to reading it!
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Thanks, Debra! I hope you enjoy it!
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Thanks Debra.. have a good week xx
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What a wonderful review. I also loved Audrey’s research. I was sure she’d been on a dig in Egypt. Her second book in the series is in my kindle and I’m looking forward to it. Many congrats to Audrey on the excellent review.
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Thanks Diana… and I am looking forward to book two as well. A place that I have not managed to get to but always been fascinated with.. ♥
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