Synopsis:
Bolivian-Argentinian Inez Olivera belongs to the glittering upper society of nineteenth century Buenos Aires, and like the rest of the world, the town is steeped in old world magic that’s been largely left behind or forgotten. Inez has everything a girl might want, except for the one thing she yearns the most: her globetrotting parents—who frequently leave her behind.
When she receives word of their tragic deaths, Inez inherits their massive fortune and a mysterious guardian, an archeologist in partnership with his Egyptian brother-in-law. Yearning for answers, Inez sails to Cairo, bringing her sketch pads and a golden ring her father sent to her for safekeeping before he died. But upon her arrival, the old world magic tethered to the ring pulls her down a path where she soon discovers there’s more to her parent’s disappearance than what her guardian led her to believe.
With her guardian’s infuriatingly handsome assistant thwarting her at every turn, Inez must rely on ancient magic to uncover the truth about her parent’s disappearance—or risk becoming a pawn in a larger game that will kill her.
What To Expect:
“The Mummy” meets “Death on the Nile” in this Egyptian archeological historical fantasy with a side of steamy romance and a mystery that keeps you guessing… Plus we get to have a bi-lingual Spanish and English main character! The question is, who exactly can she trust?
Content Warnings:
Language: Heavy – 4+ f-words, 10-15 strong religious swearing (English and Spanish,) several other instances of strong cursing peppered throughout (s-words, d-words, etc.)
Sexual Content: Moderate – Some mildly suggestive comments indicating sexual attraction, one steamy make-out scene in some graphic detail
Violence: Moderate – Murder in some detail, gun violence, abduction
Substance Use: Mild – Hooka is mentioned briefly, alcohol is consumed
Prejudices: Moderate – Racism, British colonialism, sexism against women (all condemned/ portrayed negatively)
Religious Themes: Repeated religious swearing, some characters are mentioned being religious or owning religious relics
Other Topics: Mild – Parental abuse / neglect, family estrangement, adultery
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