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"Missing in Egypt" will appeal to you if you enjoy reading about
romance and travel. Comprising some 50,000 words, it is a
well-written, easy and entertaining read. Set in Sydney, Cairo and
Luxor "Missing in Egypt" tells the story of Anna Davies who is
employed as Personal Assistant to an Australian Federal MP in the
late 1980's/early 1990's. Anna is approached by a constituent of
Egyptian descent to assist him in finding his brother, Ramy, who is
missing in Egypt. Follow Anna as she travels to Egypt with Kareem
to help him in his search. The storyline includes vivid
descriptions of several Egyptian antiquities such as Abu Simbel,
the Temple of Karnak, The Valley of the Kings and the Pyramids.
Section I describes Anna's life working for an MP, how she meets
and becomes involved with Kareem and their search for his brother.
Section II is related by Ramy who describes how he falls in love
with the captivating Yasmeen, their capture and how they are forced
to become tomb robbers. Section III, again told by Anna, tells of
her romance and adventures in Egypt, the unexpected turn of events,
her grief and betrayal.
One for horse lovers Winston is a good-looking palomino horse whose
life involves several different owners and many adventures. As you
read his story, told by Winston himself, you will appreciate horse
ownership from the horse's point of view. Born on a country
property in Australia, Winston tells of his breaking-in and
education and the different people he encounters - good, bad and
ignorant. As well as his own story, Winston includes the
experiences of other horses he meets along life's way. Whether it's
jumping, eventing, hunting or just hacking, Winston tries hard to
please his rider. Follow his successes and his failures from his
breaking-in to his show jumping win. It is an eventful life - the
story of one Australian horse out of thousands, but one that you
will remember.
Missing in Egypt will intrigue you with its twists and turns,
romance and adventure as well as its insights into Australian and
Egyptian cultures. Australian Anna Davies travels to Egypt with her
lover to help him search for his brother, who disappeared whilst on
holiday. The Valley of the Kings, Abu Simbel and the Temple of
Karnak are amongst the settings for their search. Will they be able
to track him down and find him alive - or is Ramy already dead?
What tragedies await Anna and Kareem as they come closer to
retracing his footsteps? This fast-paced action plot will keep you
guessing until the end.
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