Barbara Ivie Green : Author and Artist

In the year 1863, a time when the whole world was seeking her secrets, a map for a great treasure leads us from the deserts of the Bedouins and lush Oasis to the ancient monuments of the land. We are taken on a journey that explores the wonders of Egypt, where the mysteries hidden within the hieroglyphs and great symbols which have tantalized us for two thousand years are revealed in this fast paced humorous story.

Lord Alecsian Brighton wins a treasure map in one of London's most notorious gaming hells, although he has no real interest in gallivanting across the Egyptian countryside in order to find it. He's not even swayed by his friend and cohort in crime, Samuel's enthusiastic zeal. It is only when his mother's interest in his marital status escalates that he finds an extended vacation has sudden appeal.

The mysteries unfold as we discover tantalizing clues that sweep us across two continents, going from wild runaway carriage rides, to action packed chase scenes through the streets of Alexandria. When our lost lords are captured by Bedouin tribesmen, Samuel barters a deal for their freedom. It seems like the perfect solution... marrying Alec off to none less than the Plague of Egypt... and that is only the beginning!