Secrets of a sun king

London, 1922.

A discovery from ancient Egypt . . .
A cursed package . . .
The untold story of a young pharaoh . . .

When Lilian Kaye finds a parcel on her grandad's doorstep, she is shocked to see who sent it: a famous Egyptologist, found dead that very morning, according to every newspaper in England!

The mysterious package holds the key to a story . . . about a king whose tomb archaeologists are desperately hunting for.

Lil and her friends must embark on an incredible journey - to return the package to its resting place, to protect those they love, and to break the deadly pharaoh's curse . . .



'The Hilary Mantel of children's fiction.' Telegraph

This crisp, beautifully paced story will hold every young reader in thrall. ― Telegraph

Hooked yet? You'd have to be dead and wrapped in bandages not to be. ― The Times

Carroll is a natural storyteller with a real ability to captivate readers. Historical fiction at its finest. -- Fiona Noble ― Bookseller, Children's Book of the Month

A true page turner! ― Inis Children Books Ireland

Superbly written and fast-paced. ― That Boy Can Teach

Emma Carroll . . . rightfully owns the title "Queen of Historical Fiction". A totally thrilling read. ― BookTrust

Had me hooked. -- Nancie, age 8 ― Toppsta

I didn't want to put this book down! -- Alex, age 10 ― Toppsta

I LOVED it. The gripping mystery, enticing cliffhangers and all - it was great! -- Edie, age 11 ― Toppsta

A great read! -- Darth, age 9 ― Toppsta

Her ability to write gripping, page-turning tales confirm Emma as an incredibly special and genuinely talented writer ― Book Lover Jo

Emma Carroll is the Hilary Mantel of children's fiction, belting out the sort of elegant, informative historical novels that scoop up awards and feature on every school reading list. She is a natural storyteller who wears her research lightly, champions the boy or girl next door and keeps her plots moving at a breakneck pace. ― The Telegraph BOOKS OF THE YEAR

A gripping adventure story. ― Daily Mail BOOKS OF THE YEAR