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The Stolen Queen

A Novel

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The Stolen Queen

By: Fiona Davis
Narrated by: Linda Jones
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*A New York Times Bestseller*

From New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis, an utterly addictive new novel that will transport you from New York City’s most glamorous party to the labyrinth streets of Cairo and back.

Egypt, 1936: When anthropology student Charlotte Cross is offered a coveted spot on an archaeological dig in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings, she leaps at the opportunity. That is until an unbearable tragedy strikes.

New York City, 1978: Nineteen-year-old Annie Jenkins is thrilled when she lands an opportunity to work for former Vogue fashion editor Diana Vreeland, who’s in the midst of organizing the famous Met Gala, hosted at the museum and known across the city as the “party of the year.”

Meanwhile, Charlotte is now leading a quiet life as the associate curator of the Met’s celebrated Department of Egyptian Art. She’s consumed by her research on Hathorkare—a rare female pharaoh dismissed by most other Egyptologists as unimportant.

The night of the gala: One of the Egyptian art collection’s most valuable artifacts goes missing, and there are signs Hathorkare’s legendary curse might be reawakening. Annie and Charlotte team up to search for the missing antiquity, and a desperate hunch leads the unlikely duo to one place Charlotte swore she’d never return: Egypt. But if they have any hope of finding the artifact, Charlotte will need to confront the demons of her past—which may mean leading them both directly into danger.

©2025 Fiona Davis (P)2025 Penguin Audio
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Critic reviews

"Captivating... Filled with intrigue, glamour and suspense, Davis’ latest dual-timeline tale dazzles." —First for Women

"I find myself longing to get back to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. I love hearing stories about the Costume Exhibit, the Met Gala and Diana Vreeland, circa 1978. I remember seeing the King Tut exhibit there, which they are prepping for in the book." —Carol Fitzgerald, Bookreporter

"Moving, suspenseful, and entirely vivid, The Stolen Queen is Fiona Davis at her absolute best, balancing history and mystery with her consummate artistry." —Lisa Grunwald, author of The Evolution of Annabel Craig

Engaging Mystery • Historical Intrigue • Compelling Characters • Well-researched Details • Interwoven Timelines
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As enjoyable listen. I love the history lesson that’s always revealed in the wrap up at the end

Another great Fiona Davis read

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Interesting from start to finish. layer upon layer of intrigue the entire story, with a great ending.

Captivating!

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Enjoyed the weaving of history and archaeology into the story. The reader also did an excellent job job

Engaging!

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Story line was predictable, and while I’m a big fan of Hatshepsut, the real Egyptian female who declared herself a pharaoh, this only touched on that topic. I was mostly distracted by the narrator who “over-acted” the reading. Not my favorite Fiona Davis book or narrator.

It was an ok read

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The book had a slow start to the story but the storyline was interesting. Nothing riveting it was a book club choice. Quick read. Probably wouldn’t explore other titles from the author.

Slow start

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Inside view of Met infrastructure was wonderful! Character development was well done and description of Egypt was fascinating.

Fascinating story

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This plot sounded so interesting but it was full of holes and even contradictions. It read like a teen novel. One narrator for every character and for me she missed the mark

Did not reach it’s potential

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This story offers an engaging blend of adventure and mystery. With different timelines and points of view, the story weaves ancient Egyptian mummies, historical intrigue, and the evolution of its characters into a compelling narrative. The transitions between timelines are seamless, making it an easy yet captivating.

Good and captivating

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What I liked was that the author did her research on a subject I love . What I didn’t like was the absolutely absurd twists and turns in the plot! I guess the author likes to give her readers a happy ending no matter how unlikely they are! I still enjoyed listening to the book and the reader was great!

Entertaining

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Great book! Wanted the characters to succeed and find their happy ending. Loved the visual of the Met Ball

True historical facts

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