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Enter a world of Egyptian pharaohs and ancient curses from the Queen of Historical Fiction. 'The Hilary Mantel of children's fiction.'The Telegraph A gripping adventure.'Daily Mail 'Hooked yet? You'd have to be dead and wrapped in bandages not to be.'The Times 'Totally thrilling.' BookTrust London, 1922. A discovery from ancient Egypt . . . A cursed package . . . The untold story of a young pharaoh . . .
When Lilian Kaye finds a parcel on her grandad's doorstep, she is shocked to see who sent it: a famous Egyptologist, found dead that very morning, according to every newspaper in England!
The mysterious package holds the key to a story . . . about a king whose tomb archaeologists are desperately hunting for.
Lil and her friends must embark on an incredible journey – to return the package to its resting place, to protect those they love, and to break the deadly pharaoh's curse . . . 'This crisp, beautifully paced story will hold every young reader in thrall.' Telegraph 'Hooked yet? You'd have to be dead and wrapped in bandages not to be.'The Times