

The second is a chance to enter the world of New York's wealthiest patrons who have been victims of art fraud. The first is her repentant father's offer to finally bring her to Egypt as his colleague on a new expedition. Now the assistant curator of Egyptology for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Lauren receives two unexpected invitations. But as the empty promises mounted, Lauren determined to earn her own way. Lauren Westlake she'd accompany him on one of his Egyptian expeditions. We threw in lots of laughs along the way!īestselling author Jocelyn Green sweeps you away in a dazzling novel of secrets, betrayal, and romance within one of New York City's most esteemed museums.įor years her explorer father promised Dr. Patrons also get to hear which is her favorite Broadway show and why. We had such a fun talk discussing everything she learned about Egyptology, the real places in New York City that make an appearance, and our mutual love for the Great British Bake Off, including why she'd never attempt a recipe from the show. It's a fabulous book with a female Egyptologist set in New York City in the roaring 20s. Jocelyn Green stopped by the podcast this week to chat about her new book, The Metropolitan Affair. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission.īecome a patron and enjoy special perks and bonus content. What is behind the mystery, and does military officer Marc-Paul Girard know more than he is letting on? With her dreams of a new life shattered, Julianne must find her way in this dangerous, rugged land, despite never being able to escape the king's mark on her shoulder that brands her a criminal beyond redemption.Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When they arrive in New Orleans, there is no news of Benjamin, Julianne's brother, and searching for answers proves dangerous. To make the journey, though, women must be married, and Julianne is forced to wed a fellow convict. Sweeping Historical Fiction Set at the Edge of the Continent After being imprisoned and branded for the death of her client, twenty-five-year-old midwife Julianne Chevalier trades her life sentence for exile to the fledgling 1720s French colony of Louisiana, where she hopes to be reunited with her brother, serving there as a soldier.

She marries a fellow convict in order to sail, but when tragedy strikes-and a mystery unfolds-Julianne must find her own way in this dangerous new land while bearing the brand of a criminal. After being unjustly imprisoned for the death of her client, midwife Julianne Chevalier trades her life sentence for exile to the French colony of Louisiana in 1720.
