The Stolen Queen

Reviews

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

"Utterly addictive." —Zibby Owens, Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books

"[A] masterful historical mystery.” —People

“[Davis] knows how to mix the worlds of high glamour and serious intrigue. She's outdone herself with this latest story, which involves a missing Egyptian artifact, a night at the Met Gala with Diana Vreeland, and the possibility of a centuries-old curse being reawakened. You might never look at the first Monday in May the same way again.” —Town & Country

"In her eighth novel... Fiona Davis brings together a startling theft and wayward women in a tale that jumps through time. The interweaving narratives of the toiling Vogue employee Annie Jenkins and Metropolitan Museum of Art Associate Curator, Charlotte Cross, recount a chaotic evening at the Met Gala when a prized artifact, the Cerulean Queen, is stolen. Thrown together, Annie and Charlotte set out to solve that mystery and others in a journey that will change their lives forever." —PEN America

"Thrilling historical fiction." —Her Campus

"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." —Nerd Daily

"In this treasure trove of historical fiction, an unlikely duo must recover a lost artifact before it’s too late." —Book of the Month

"Fiona Davis nimbly juggles three threads and two narrators: Charlotte in 1978, Charlotte in 1936, and Annie Jenkins in 1978... what drew me in and kept me reading is the rich characterization of both Charlotte and Annie as they struggle, independently and together, to come to terms with their own pasts and plot a sustainable and satisfying future." —New Books Network

A WCBS Club Calvi Readers’ Choice Pick

"A dual timeline historical fiction novel that transports readers from gritty 1970s Manhattan to glamorous 1930s Egypt through the stories of two fascinating women characters." —Dear Fiction

“With its themes of antiquities repatriation, personal loss, and women’s resilience, The Stolen Queen is a captivating exploration of identity and strength, with twists that will compel readers till the very end.” —Booklist

“Alluring…The action-packed novel brims with Davis’s customary meticulous research and adds insight to debates over whether artifacts should remain in their country of origin. There’s plenty of substance to this rousing adventure.” —Publishers Weekly

"In this tantalizing latest from New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis, New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art takes center stage in a fast-paced tale that spans from 1936 Egypt to 1978 Manhattan. Davis is known for framing stories around New York City landmark buildings, and in The Stolen Queen, the Met comes to life on the page with her trademark touch. But she also delves into Egypt's Valley of the Kings, and into some fascinating mysteries related to both ancient Egypt and to a 20th century tragedy. You'll fall in love with the strong Charlotte and the plucky Annie as they face the reawakening of a legendary curse and the surfacing of long-buried secrets, all to the chaotic and fascinating backdrop of Diana Vreeland's famed Met Gala in its 1970s heyday. The Stolen Queen is a powerful ode to both the magic of New York City and the resilience of the human spirit, set both in the storied Met and in the rock-cut pharaohs' tombs of Egypt." —Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Daughter

“I thoroughly adored Fiona Davis’s The Stolen Queen, which represents the best in historical fiction. It’s the engrossing and heartfelt story of two compelling female characters, an expert Egyptologist at the Met Museum and a young intern to fashion diva Diana Vreeland, who together uncover a mystery that takes them back to the days of an amazing female Pharoah, but also delves deep into family ties and human identity. Davis’s dual timeline switches expertly back-and-forth between two storylines until they converge beautifully, producing a brilliantly plotted and riveting novel that I couldn’t put down.” —Lisa Scottoline, number-one best selling author of The Truth About the Devlins

"In her latest stunner, Fiona Davis sweeps readers from the sun-baked sands of Egypt to the inner sanctum of the Met Museum and a world full of art, intrigue, and heart-stopping secrets. While crafting a vivid picture of two fascinating eras, Davis also dives deeply into the vibrant inner worlds of her complex and compelling lead characters, Charlotte and Annie. Inspired by the unearthing of an incomparable ancient queen, this book solidifies Davis’s place as a reigning queen of historical fiction, and a master storyteller at the height of her craft." —Allison Pataki, New York Times bestselling author of Finding Margaret Fuller

"Absolutely spectacular! Davis has done it again in this compulsively readable, unforgettable historical mystery. The Stolen Queen perfectly captures the nuances and challenges facing women in this century and thousands of years ago. It reminds us of the power and strength in the forgotten stories of women that history has forgotten." —Jo Piazza, bestselling author of The Sicilian Inheritance

"In Fiona Davis’s latest gem of a novel, New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art takes center stage, spotlighting stolen Egyptian artifacts, a trailblazing woman pharaoh unfairly maligned by male archaeologists, and an intrepid Met curator, also the target of male prejudice, who’s determined to win justice for the pharaoh and herself. An enthralling behind-the-scenes look at America’s most fabled museum, The Stolen Queen raises vital questions about the rightful ownership of some of the priceless antiquities on display in it and other museums around the world.” —Lynne Olson, New York Times bestselling author of The Empress of the Nile

"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

“A taut, ravishing work by a master storyteller. The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis is a riveting historical novel of rare insight and grace that brings to life secrets of ancient Egypt and explores the complex changing dynamics of women and power.”—Dawn Tripp, bestselling author of Jackie

"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 Expand reviews