Empire of Shadows
Empire of Shadows by Jacquelyn Benson, published by Crimson Fox Publishing on April 2, 2024, is a 476-page work in English that blends elements of fantasy and historical fiction. The story follows Ellie Mallory, a Victorian woman with archaeological ambitions, who discovers a map to a legendary lost city. As she navigates a series of injustices and challenges, Ellie finds herself in a race against a ruthless villain who seeks the same ancient ruins, setting the stage for an adventurous quest filled with danger and intrigue.
Readers will encounter a tale that intertwines romance and adventure as Ellie teams up with the maverick surveyor Adam Bates. Together, they face threats not only from looters but also from those seeking a powerful mythical artifact hidden within the ruins. The narrative promises a mix of excitement and scholarly ambition, featuring escapades that include daring escapes and unexpected romantic tension. Empire of Shadows is the inaugural installment in the Raiders of the Arcana series, inviting readers to immerse themselves in a vibrant world of Victorian-era exploration and fantasy.
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Nice Victorian ladies don’t run off to find legendary lost cities.
One trifling little arrest shouldn’t have cost Ellie Mallory her job, but it’s only the latest in a line of injustices facing any educated woman with archaeological ambitions.
When Ellie stumbles across the map to a mysterious ancient city, she knows she’s holding her chance to revolutionize Pre-Colombian history. There’s just one teensy complication. A ruthless villain wants it, and Ellie is all that stands in his way.
To race him to the ruins-and avoid being violently disposed of-she needs the help of maverick surveyor Adam Bates, a snake-wrangling rogue who can’t seem to keep his dratted shirt on.
But there’s more than Ellie’s scholarly reputation (and life) on the line. Her enemies aren’t just looters. They’re after an arcane secret rumored to lie in the heart of the ruins, a mythical artifact with a power that could shake the world.
Between stealing trousers, plummeting over waterfalls, and trying not to fall in love with her machete-wielding partner, will Ellie be able to stop the oracle of a lost empire from falling into the wrong hands?
Empire of Shadows is the first book in Jacquelyn Benson’s smart, swashbuckling Raiders of the Arcana series. Read it now and dive into a rip-roaring historical fantasy adventure perfect for fans of Romancing the Stone and The Mummy.
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