The Stolen Queen

Content warnings: loss of a child, loss of a spouse, toxic parent

Curator Charlotte travels to Egypt when one of the Met's Egyptian artifacts is stolen.

Fiona Davis' novels always center around a NYC building, and this one is no exception. This novel is based around the Met in the 1970s, where curator Charlotte Cross is working on an upcoming Egyptian exhibition. Teenager Annie Jenkins is working for Vogue's Diana Vreeland on the upcoming Met Gala. Charlotte and Annie's paths cross when an artifact goes missing on the night of the famous gala.

Charlotte and Annie go to Egypt to solve the mystery of the missing artifact. Charlotte suffered a devastating tragedy on an expedition to Egypt in the 1930s and vowed never to return. The past doesn't stay buried, and Charlotte ends up seeking answers about more than the missing artifact and its thief.

Recommended for readers of historical fiction, especially those with an interest in Egyptology, New York City, or the Met Gala.

Author: Fiona Davis

Publisher: Dutton

Length: 352 pages

Release Date: January 7, 2025

I received an electronic galley copy of this title from the publisher through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.