Curse of the Kings - by Victoria Holt (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

"Victoria Holt has a wonderful way with suspense, with atmosphere, and with a haunted heroine."--Newsday

Whoever disturbs the sleep of the kings will die . . .

For centuries the tombs of the Pharaohs had been haunted with this curse. And when to eminent archaeologists died mysteriously, Judith Osmond was certain that they had died because of it. But it had nothing to do with her. Or so she thought.

Then, overnight, everything in her life changed. There was an unexpected inheritance. And Tybalt, a young archaeologist--and the man she adored--asked her to marry him. But Tybalt planned to explore the tombs of the Pharaohs during their honeymoon. And the curse of the kings came to haunt Judith. . . .

"The prolific Miss Holt combines suspense and romance with the master's touch."--Boston Herald

Review Quotes

"Victoria Holt has a wonderful way with suspense, with atmosphere, and with a haunted heroine."--Newsday

"The prolific Miss Holt combines suspense and romance with the master's touch."--Boston Herald

About the Author

Victoria Holt is one of the world's most beloved writers of romantic fiction. Her bestselling novels include Seven for a Secret, Daughter of Deceit, Snare of Serpents, The India Fan, and The Silk Vendetta. Miss Holt also wrote many bestselling novels under the names Jean Plaidy and Philippa Carr. More than 56 million copies of Victoria Holt novels have been sold worldwide, and there are more than 14 illion copies of Jean Plaidy and more than 3 million copies of Philippa Carr stories in print. Victoria Holt died in January 1993.