Where the Library Hides: A Novel

by Isabel Ibañez

Overview

Notes From Your Bookseller

The second part of the duology, Where The Library Hides packs even more rip-roaring historical adventure through 19th-century Egypt, complete with sizzling romance, unexpected twists and turns and a great sense of humor.

Where the Library Hides is Isabel Ibañez's stunning conclusion to the story that started in What the River Knows. A lush immersive historical fantasy set in Egypt filled with adventure, and a rivals-to-lovers romance like no other!

Inez Olivera traveled across the world to Egypt, seeking answers into her parents' recent and mysterious deaths. But all her searching led her down a perilous road, filled with heartache, betrayal, and a dangerous magic that pulled her deep into the past.

When Tío 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781250822994
Publisher:	St. Martin's Publishing Group
Publication date:	11/05/2024
Series:	Secrets of the Nile , #2
Pages:	400
Sales rank:	7,847
Product dimensions:	9.30(w) x 6.40(h) x 1.10(d)
Age Range:	13 - 18 Years

About the Author

ISABEL IBAÑEZ is the author of the Secrets of the Nile duology (Wednesday Books), and Woven in Moonlight (Page Street), a finalist for the William C. Morris Award, and listed among Time Magazine’s 100 Best Fantasy Books Of All Time. She is the proud daughter of Bolivian immigrants and has a profound appreciation for history and traveling. She currently lives in Asheville, North Carolina, with her husband, twin sons, their adorable dog, and a serious collection of books.

Editorial Reviews

"Ibañez’s clever, sensual writing paints a vivid picture of a world where old magic can be found in unexpected places. Clearly articulated characters create a diverse and engaging cast full of layers and personal motives, while emotional resonance propels the story and their arcs forward." —School Library Journal

"More danger and intrigue lurk at every turn in this exciting duology closer... A thrilling, beautifully written page-turner." —Kirkus Reviews, starred

"Magic is in the air!" —Goodreads


**Named one of Barnes & Noble's Best Books of the Year in the YA category

From the Publisher

11/01/2024

Gr 9 Up—After the heart-stopping end of What the River Knows, Inez's uncle has put an end to her search for answers and is determined to ship her back to safety in Argentina. As an unmarried woman in 1885 Egypt, her only recourse against her guardian is the enigmatic Whitford Hayes and his seemingly impulsive marriage proposal to secure her inheritance and independence. No matter how much Inez wants to say yes, she struggles to trust herself with a decision this serious after the events of the previous book. Whit has secrets of his own that make it difficult for Inez to trust him, no matter how close they've grown in their rivals-to-lovers romance. Inez's determination to get justice for what's happened to her family pulls readers along into further danger and betrayals as Ibañez's clever, sensual writing paints a vivid picture of a world where old magic can be found in unexpected places. Clearly articulated characters create a diverse and engaging cast full of layers and personal motives, while emotional resonance propels the story and their arcs forward. Whit and Inez's searing romance is tied tightly to the adventure, as they must rely on the trust they've built while knowing the betrayals yet to come. Ibañez's historical duology is perfect for readers seeking magnetic romance and gripping adventure. VERDICT A singular historical romance destined for all YA collections. These characters will have a hold on readers long after the last page.—Emmy Neal

School Library Journal

★ 2024-08-17
A young woman pursues a dangerous quest in late-1800s Egypt in this sequel toWhat the River Knows (2023).

After Inez Olivera was nearly murdered while assisting with her uncle’s archaeological expedition in Egypt, Tío Ricardo is eager to ship her home to safety in Argentina. But Inez burns with the need to stay and make sure that those who committed crimes against her family are held responsible. Unfortunately, the law precludes Inez, as a young unmarried woman, from accessing her inheritance (needed to fund her quest for justice) without her guardian uncle’s permission. Whitford Hayes, a former British soldier and her tío’s aide-de-camp, proposes marriage, which could solve her problems. But can Inez trust the secretive Whit? More danger and intrigue lurk at every turn in this exciting duology closer, which fully addresses the first entry’s jaw-dropping cliffhanger. 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. (cast of characters, map, timeline)(Historical fantasy. 14-18)

Kirkus Reviews