
On telling a story interwoven with history…
Welcome to one of the most famous and most visited sites in Egypt…
Finding the perfect book for your vacation…
Recommended reads for budding Egyptologists…
Simple, fresh and délicieux, these are the flavours of my summer…
In my novel Song of the Nile, I draw inspiration from the fragrances of Ancient Egypt.
‘If one cannot enjoy reading a book over and over again, there is no use in reading it at all.’ – Oscar Wilde
The Egyptians took their religion very seriously, and so too their temples.
On choosing unique items of fashion that tell their own story…
I’m delighted to announce that my latest novel has won another award…
This site in Egypt continues to be a source of remarkable finds from the time of the pharaohs.
What will become of the dictionary, the atlas?
A place of great natural beauty that is famous for its golden mummies…
How does facing the world alone, without her parents, shape the heroine of my latest novel?
This monastery, at the foot of Mount Sinai, is steeped in history…
Should the hero get a chance in the spotlight, or is the heroine the star?
The perfect setting for a glamourous party and an inspiring view…
Today, on St Mark’s Day in Venice, it’s traditional for men to give women a single red rose to symbolise their love.
This ancient god, inspired by the fearsome crocodile of the Nile, was worshipped for thousands of years.
Let me take you back in time, to the 12th century, and tell you a story that has become legend. This is a true story, and it has inspired many stories since.
Two hundred years after his death, the works of this Italian sculptor continue to awe and inspire.
Taking inspiration from an insightful writer…
As the poet Emily Dickinson wrote, ‘A light exists in spring.’
Where does a dream end and reality begin? Can a dream not only come true but be true?
Drifting serenely along the waterway that is the source of life – the perfect way to see the age-old beauty of Egypt.
The Nile was the source of life in Egypt – and of the all-important papyrus plant.
Throughout history, people have seen flowers as not only beautiful but also symbolic.
Have you ever wondered why we use the words we use today?
Spring: beautiful, hopeful and a great source of inspiration for poets…
The famous ‘Ozymandias’ really made his mark in Ancient Egypt.
Why have one name when you can have five?
‘First sentences are doors to worlds.’ – Ursula Le Guin
An important place of worship for thousands of years…
‘Soul meets soul on lovers’ lips…’
Should museums return artefacts to their country of origin?
A ‘sphinx of beauty who smiles so mysteriously…’ – Théophile Gautier
Sit back, close your eyes and let music infuse you with the beauty of the season…
From the ibis to the baboon, the crocodile to the cat, these are the most sacred animals of the Ancient Egyptian religion…
In this favourite destination for romantics, love is all around…
Sometimes hope for the future lies in reconnecting with the past…
In Agra, India, on the banks of the river Yamuna, stands this Wonder of the World.
On telling a story interwoven with history…
How has Ancient Egypt inspired the buildings around us?
Did you know that many common English phrases originated in the Bard’s writings?
What lies beneath the surface of this fiercely independent young woman?
Rather than striving to read more books, how about really reading the books we choose?
‘The beginning is the most important part of the work.’ – Plato
Tracing Christmas traditions back to this queen and her prince consort…
Bibliophiles are such fun to shop for at Christmas…
Does fiction offer a glimmer of hope in these cold, dark months?
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