Of Gold and Shadows + Giveaway

The shadows hold secrets darker than they ever imagined. . . .

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 saving black-market artifacts from falling into the wrong hands, 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. . . .

My Review:

A luscious mix of history and mystery and the Egyptology aspect makes the story that much more interesting. I’ve always been fascinated by the Victorian’s antiquities obsession. Lots of fodder for intrigue and drama and Griep delivers that in the aptly titled ‘Of Gold and Shadows.’

An alluring plot fraught with danger and betrayal. An independent heroine ahead of her time. A hero with something to prove (or so he thinks.) I get delicious thrills just thinking about the way their love story plays out especially as it contains a significant faith thread. Humour in unexpected places along with some very enjoyable banter lightened the ‘shadowy’ parts of the story. But, of course, there are plot twists!

Lots of intriguing layers to delve through and secondary characters to love (or hate!) I especially adored Edmund’s quirky staff! This author is a masterful storyteller and her talent shines in this first ‘Time’s Lost Treasures’ novel. I can’t wait for book twos release this summer!

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

This giveaway is for a print or ebook copy. Winner’s choice.

US – available in print or ebook — winner’s choice

Canada – available in print or ebook or audible (if available) — winner’s choice

International – ebook copy if you have a US Kindle account.

If you would like a chance to win a copy of Of Gold and Shadows, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it’s easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday March 15 2025.

30 thoughts on “Of Gold and Shadows + Giveaway”

  1. Victorian antiquities, lost treasures, mystery and history…this book just oozes with fascinating intrigue! And I’m excited that it’s a new series by Michelle Griep! Thanks for your awesome review, Kav!

    Alison Boss
    nj(dot)bossman(at)gmail(dot)com

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  4. This has been on my list of books to read, and this would be my first book by this author. Thanks for the review! Sandyavery at comcast dot net

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  5. WOW! Where do I start? Well, knowing me, you know I’ll start with that beautiful cover. It’s it gorgeous! Then the story sound riveting to say the least. Mixing that time frame to intrigue and danger just ups the level of desire up and up.

    Thank you so much for your review and for bringing this book to our attention. Now on my TBR list and I have a great desire to read it. Would be wonderful to be the very fortunate one selected. Greatly appreciate all you do for us readers who love nothing more than a great book in hand and time slipped away to enjoy it.

    2clowns at arkansas dot net

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    1. I find it so fascinating that it was such an obsession with the Victorians — and the entitled idea that priceless antiquities should be made available to them to collect instead of housed in the country of origin’s museums. So many interesting angles to come at that in a story. Good luck, Rebecca!

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  8. I really enjoyed reading Of Gold and Shadows and also am looking forward to the second book in the series. I have a copy so you can leave me out of the giveaway.

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