Of Gold and Shadows by Michelle Griep: Book Review

 **I received a complimentary copy via Netgalley. All opinions are my own. 

The Book

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.

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. . . .

Award-winning author Michelle Griep weaves a tale of love, mystery, and intrigue set against the backdrop of the gaslit streets of Oxford, England.

The Author

Michelle Griep has been writing since she first discovered blank wall space and Crayolas. She is a Christy Award-winning author of historical romances that both intrigue and evoke a smile. She's an Anglophile at heart, and you'll most often find her partaking of a proper cream tea while scheming up her next novel . . . but it's probably easier to find her at MichelleGriep.com or on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.

Book Review

What a delightful historical read this was! It was the perfect blend of mystery and romance, all with a fantastic Victorian England setting. Ami's character absolutely drew me in. When it comes to women in historical fiction, I love those characters that break the mold of what was expected of women in those times--- particularly when it comes to their unique career choices. Having always thought ancient Egypt was rather fascinating anyway, I was definitely drawn into her being an Egyptologist. I thought she and Edmund were perfectly matched, and I enjoyed their sweet romance... but it was definitely the hint of mystery that kept me captivated by this story--- what with the threat of a curse and all! The story had lots of twists and turns... and just when I thought it was all sorted out, something else unexpected happened! It certainly kept me guessing right through to the end! It was a fun historical adventure that I enjoyed very much. It's certainly one that Christian historical fans are sure to want to check out. 

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