Cornerstone of Deception
Cornerstone of Deception by Cheryl Simani is a historical mystery novel published by Third House in March 2013. This edition spans 459 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the Victorian period, exploring themes of status and scandal among archaeologists. Set across various locations, including the Tigris-Euphrates Rivers, Paris, London, and Northern Ireland, the story intertwines biblical truths with imperial politics, revealing the complexities of ambition and greed.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of intrigue, duplicity, and romance as the plot delves into the debate between science and religion. The novel features real-life figures from the archaeological community, such as Austen Layard and Jules Oppert, whose lives and discoveries are intricately connected. Simani’s well-researched historical elements enhance the narrative, making it appealing to those interested in both the historical context and the unfolding mystery.
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Scandal and Intrigue among Victorian Archaeologists The Cornerstone of Deception, author Cheryl Simani’s historical mystery novel, weaves an absorbing portrait of status and scandal in the Victorian period. Spanning the Tigris-Euphrates Rivers (Modern Iraq), Paris, London, and Northern Ireland, biblical truths and imperial politics are caught in the whirl of ambition and greed. Rife with intrigue, duplicity, and romance, this spellbinding novel is certain to enthrall anyone interested in issues of the debate between science and religion, or who simply enjoy cracking a confounding case. Kirkus Review (excerpts): A riveting tale of archaeological intrigue. Converting her nonfiction research into historical suspense, novelist Simani introduces real-life archaeologists, Austen Layard, Jules Oppert, Henry Rawlinson and George Smith, showing how their lives and discoveries were intertwined. The novel’s historical elements are well researched, and Simani displays an additional gift for weaving an engrossing love story. The research that inspired this novel – Reassessing the Cornerstone – is now available on Amazon/Kindle.
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