Napoleon’s Pyramids
Napoleon’s Pyramids by William Dietrich, published by Allison & Busby in 2011, is a historical fiction novel set in Revolutionary Paris in 1798. The story follows adventurer Ethan Gage, a gambler and pupil of Benjamin Franklin, who finds himself framed for murder shortly after winning a mysterious medallion in a card game. To escape the dire consequences, he joins Napoleon Bonaparte on a mission to conquer Egypt, embarking on a perilous journey filled with intrigue and danger.
Readers will find a blend of action and adventure as Gage navigates the complexities of war while being pursued by enigmatic enemies intent on seizing the medallion and its hidden powers. The narrative explores themes of historical significance and the quest for knowledge, as Gage races against time to uncover one of history’s greatest riddles. This UK edition spans 509 pages and is presented in English, offering a detailed and immersive experience into a pivotal moment in history.
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Revolutionary Paris, 1798. Adventurer Ethan Gage – gambler, sharpshooter and pupil of the late Benjamin Franklin – wins a mysterious medallion in a card game. Within hours he is framed for murder and, facing the grim prospect of either prison or death, he barely escapes France with his life, choosing to accompany the ambitious young general Napoleon Bonaparte on his glorious mission to conquer Egypt. With Horatio Nelson’s fleet following close behind, Gage sets out on the adventure of a lifetime. But even as he hurtles into war, Gage is pursued by shadowy enemies who seem determined to lay their hands on the baffling medallion, and the powers it could unlock, at all costs. In a race against time and terrain, he must find the answer to one of history’s greatest riddles, before it is too late.
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