"History, mystery, romance, travel, crime - this novel has it all and kept me reading to the end."
This book will appeal to anyone who has a hankering for ancient history and delving into archaeology. The author has included a considerable amount of fact mixed together with romance. The story of Jennie, an archaeologist runs through the book. Jennie is set on discovering the past – but she has a struggle on her hands, that of creating a balance between updating knowledge of the period – combined with the ethics regarding how much detail should be told to the public who are avid for information. The more digging, the greater the possible damage done to the environment and less in the way of artefacts to be for future generations. Furthermore – what if the boss has different views to yours? Should she carry out the orders of the boss if they run counter to her own beliefs? Throughout the novel, Jennie discovers more about herself and her colleagues, as new information comes to light, she must decide where her feelings truly lie. History, mystery, romance, travel, crime - this novel has it all and was just up my street. It kept me reading to the end. It has plenty to offer and is certainly one to look out for.
Lynn Johnson, A LoveReading Ambassador
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What if the past refused to stay buried?
When a young archaeologist joins the excavation of a Roman villa destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius, the discovery promises insight into a lost world. But as ancient scrolls begin to emerge from the ruins, the past reveals secrets that challenge accepted history - and begin to reshape the present.
Set against the dramatic backdrop of southern Italy, The Secrets of the Scrolls is an atmospheric work of historical fiction that blends archaeology, classical history and mystery. As the excavation deepens, buried narratives come to light, and the search for knowledge becomes a journey of discovery, ambition and consequence.
Exploring themes of truth, interpretation and the stories history leaves behind, this is a novel for readers drawn to richly imagined settings and thought-provoking historical intrigue.
A haunting novel of identity, power, and the cost of truth-perfect for readers of Maggie O'Farrell, Kate Mosse, and A. S. Byatt.
The Secrets of the Scrolls features in the following genres: Indie Author Books, Indie Books We Love, Crime and Mystery, Historical Fiction, Modern and Contemporary Fiction, Romance / Relationship Stories
The Secrets of the Scrolls is available in Paperback
The Secrets of the Scrolls was written by John Treweek and published by Mereo Books
£9.77
