Where the Library Hides
the achingly romantic, lush sequel to What the River Knows
Published on 6. November 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
400 pages
978-1-3997-2225-4 (ISBN)
Description
????AN IMPOSSIBLE LOVE. AN ENCHANTED LEGACY. A DANGEROUS DISCOVERY. ????
The stunning conclusion to the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling Secrets of the Nile duology. A lush immersive historical fantasy set in Egypt filled with adventure, and a rivals-to-lovers romance like no other!
1885, Egypt: Inez Olivera is left reeling from her cousin Elvira's murder, and her mother's betrayal, and when Tio Ricardo issues an ultimatum about her inheritance, she's left with only one option to consider.
Marriage to Whitford Hayes.
Former British soldier, her uncle's aide de camp, and one time nemesis, Whit has his own mysterious reasons for staying in Egypt. With her heart on the line, Inez might have to bind her fate to the one person whose secret plans could ruin her.
Readers LOVE Where the Library Hides
'Inez and Whit have my heart forever'?????
'A beautiful historical-fiction fantasy set in Egypt during the late 1800's. So much adventure, romance, twists, a perfectly delightful sprinkle of magic, mystery, morally grey characters, mummies!!' ?????
'Bring this book to my grave and read it to me' ?????
'This was everything I could have hoped for, especially after that devastating cliffhanger' ?????
'This was absolutely spectacular. I was obsessed and devoured it in a single day. Filled with adventures, love, and so many wonderful discoveries' ?????
Authors love the Secrets of the Nile series
'Take a plucky heroine, a historically grounded Indiana Jones-esque adventure through Ancient Egypt, and add a surprising dollop of magic - it's a recipe for a delightful read' JODI PICOULT
'What the River Knows has it all: page-turning mystery, adventure, intrigue and betrayal, laugh-out-loud banter, and slow-burn romance' MARY E. PEARSON
'Ibanez's worldbuilding is masterful, and the chemistry between her characters is swoon worthy' ELIZABETH LIM
'A thrilling adventure the whole way through' RACHEL GRIFFIN
The stunning conclusion to the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling Secrets of the Nile duology. A lush immersive historical fantasy set in Egypt filled with adventure, and a rivals-to-lovers romance like no other!
1885, Egypt: Inez Olivera is left reeling from her cousin Elvira's murder, and her mother's betrayal, and when Tio Ricardo issues an ultimatum about her inheritance, she's left with only one option to consider.
Marriage to Whitford Hayes.
Former British soldier, her uncle's aide de camp, and one time nemesis, Whit has his own mysterious reasons for staying in Egypt. With her heart on the line, Inez might have to bind her fate to the one person whose secret plans could ruin her.
Readers LOVE Where the Library Hides
'Inez and Whit have my heart forever'?????
'A beautiful historical-fiction fantasy set in Egypt during the late 1800's. So much adventure, romance, twists, a perfectly delightful sprinkle of magic, mystery, morally grey characters, mummies!!' ?????
'Bring this book to my grave and read it to me' ?????
'This was everything I could have hoped for, especially after that devastating cliffhanger' ?????
'This was absolutely spectacular. I was obsessed and devoured it in a single day. Filled with adventures, love, and so many wonderful discoveries' ?????
Authors love the Secrets of the Nile series
'Take a plucky heroine, a historically grounded Indiana Jones-esque adventure through Ancient Egypt, and add a surprising dollop of magic - it's a recipe for a delightful read' JODI PICOULT
'What the River Knows has it all: page-turning mystery, adventure, intrigue and betrayal, laugh-out-loud banter, and slow-burn romance' MARY E. PEARSON
'Ibanez's worldbuilding is masterful, and the chemistry between her characters is swoon worthy' ELIZABETH LIM
'A thrilling adventure the whole way through' RACHEL GRIFFIN
Reviews / Votes
PRAISE FOR ISABEL IBANEZ Take a plucky heroine, a historically grounded Indiana Jones-esque adventure through Ancient Egypt, and add a surprising dollop of magic - it's a recipe for a delightful read * Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author * Fast-paced yet lyrical, with twists that keep you flying through the pages while Ibanez's evocative prose makes you want to savor every sun-drenched paragraph, What the River Knows is a truly enchanting work of storytelling. All the stars * Heather Fawcett, author of Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries * Expertly plotted, explosively adventurous, and burning with romance * Stephanie Garber #1 New York Times bestselling author of Once Upon A Broken Heart * Luminous and enchanting, What the River Knows gleams with dangerous secrets, a clever heroine, ancient tombs, and a mystery that readers will be eager to unravel. A romantic, spellbinding adventure * Rebecca Ross, internationally bestselling author of Divine Rivals * The well-paced plot encompasses many fresh, new adventures and betrayals in this reimagined historical setting in which ancient magic abounds and not everyone or everything is what it seems. Even more captivating, however, is the complicated, nuanced love story between Whit and Inez. Their chemistry sizzles, but their relationship is achingly layered with both profound loyalty and deep deception. As their journey unearths new enemies and priceless archaeological finds, the duo must try to trust each other enough to survive. A thrilling, beautifully written page-turner. * Kirkus Reviews * More danger and intrigue lurk at every turn in this exciting duology closer... A thrilling, beautifully written page-turner. * Kirkus Reviews * Magic is in the air! * Goodreads * I found this a thoroughly satisfying conclusion to a most enjoyable tale. I recommend these two books as a rewarding read at the intersection of fantasy, romance, and historical fiction * ParSec *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hodder & Stoughton
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
None
Dimensions
Height: 194 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
282 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-3997-2225-4 (9781399722254)
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E-Book
11/2024
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Person
Isabel Ibanez is a USA Today, Indie, Sunday Times, and #1 New York Times bestselling author of whimsical historical fantasies for teens and adults. She has written many highly acclaimed novels, including Woven in Moonlight, which is listed among Time Magazine's 100 Best Fantasy Books Of All Time and was a finalist for the William C. Morris award, as well as the bestselling Secrets of the Nile duology, Together We Burn, and Written in Starlight. She is the proud daughter of Bolivian immigrants and has a profound appreciation for history, traveling, and writing stories where her characters are often running for their lives. She currently lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina with her family, their adorable golden doodle, and an overwhelming amount of books.