The Golden Hour is an epic dual timeline story which interweaves glory-seeking desert
archaeologists priceless treasures Nefertiti’s tomb and the decadent cabarets of WW2 Cairo
with restless expat lives in bohemian Beirut. Archaeologist Lucie Fitzgerald' s mother
is dying – she' s also been lying. As her home the ' Paris of the East' Beirut
teeters on the brink of war in the ‘70s Polly Fitzgerald has one last story to tell from her
deathbed. It’s the story of her childhood best friend Juno and their life in 30s Cairo. Lucie
travels home to be with her dying mother and discovers the truth about her family Juno' s
work and their shared search for the greatest undiscovered tomb of all - Nefertiti' s.
From the cities to the deserts this transporting and moving story of a lost generation
transformed by war is a study of great love and sacrifice in all its forms the perfect novel
for fans of Santa Montefiore Lucinda Riley and Victoria Hislop. ‘Wonderfully escapist with
beautifully drawn characters stunning locations and an unashamedly romantic heart The Golden
Hour is a captivating story’ Hannah Richell ‘A Kate Lord Brown novel is always a treat and
I think THE GOLDEN HOUR is her best yet with its sumptuous combination of love war and
intrigue and its gorgeously exotic setting’ Jane Johnson ‘An exquisite story of love and the
enduring power of friendship. Kate Lord Brown’s writing is so evocative and immersive that I
felt transported to faraway shores and stood beside her characters sharing their experiences
rather than simply reading about them. The Golden Hour is pure gold’ Ruth Hogan ' Epic
sweeping and gloriously romantic this is the kind of book we have all been longing for with
all the ingredients of a classic page-turner - exotic locations intrepid women and thrilling
adventure. An absolute delight' Veronica Henry ‘Headily romantic richly detailed with
marvellous characters and a vividly stirring landscape both geographical and historical The
Golden Hour offers escapism of the most elegantly seductive sort’ Christobel Kent
