Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on two highly rated works of historical fiction from author Maria Luisa Lang:
- The Pharaoh's Cat, Book 1 in the series, 4.5 stars, 287 ratings
- The Eye of Nefertiti, Book 2 in the series, 4.3 stars, 177 ratings
Bonus: The e-book editions of both books are available as FREE downloads from multiple online retailers. Don't miss out on these fun reads!
"Who would have thought that ancient Egypt could be so funny?" ~Koko's Book Blog
The Pharaoh's Cat
Book 1 of The Pharaoh's Cat NovelsGenres: Historical Fantasy, Humorous Fiction
4.5 stars, 287 ratings on Amazon
4.22 stars. 260 ratings on Goodreads
Paperback: $7.99
Ebook: FREE
Suddenly talking and walking upright, a stray tomcat in ancient Egypt becomes the young Pharaoh's intimate and, when accused of murder, time travels to New York City and learns how to raise Pharaoh from the dead.
The cat is a quick-witted, wisecracking narrator as well as a free-spirited, ever-curious protagonist, and the story he tells is an exotic, imaginative, spell-binding tragicomedy. The novel interweaves feline and human, past and present, natural and supernatural. It contains numerous surprises, twists and turns, intriguing characters (both human and animal), and fascinating revelations about ancient Egyptian history and culture.
Praise for The Pharaoh's Cat
"Conflict, humor, history, romance, time travel, suspense...I fell in love with this book." ~Susan Barton, eBook Review Gal
"A wealth of rich history here, brought to life by a talented storyteller who is obviously also well-versed in the daily rituals and activities of ancient Egyptian customs and rituals." ~Don Sloan, justfreeandbargainbooks
"Great for long-time fans of cats or for readers looking for a good and fun read." ~Joss Radillo, Koko's Book Blog
The Eye of Nefertiti
Book 2 of The Pharaoh's Cat NovelsGenres: Historical Fantasy, Humorous Fiction
4.3 stars, 177 ratings on Amazon
4.23 stars, 158 ratings on Goodreads
Paperback: $8.35
Ebook: FREE
Now a New Yorker, the Pharaoh’s cat travels back in time to free Egypt’s legendary Queen Nefertiti from a horrific curse, discovering firsthand why her mummy has never been found and her famous bust is missing one eye.
Added to all this is an ingenious use of the Tarot and Italian opera, making for a fabulous story that will transport readers to different locations in the past and present.
Praise for The Eye of Nefertiti
"Detail and realism about ancient Egypt that only someone with both knowledge and passion can bring." ~Vikki Heaven, Escapology Reviews
"Well-written historical fiction." ~Wendy Scott, Multi-Award Winning Author
"Oozes with charm." ~Socrates Book Review
"Hilarious!" ~Charity Rowell-Stansbury, On My Kindle Book Reviews
About the Author
Maria Luisa Lang was born in Rome and now lives in New York City. She has an art degree from the City University of New York, and her artwork has been exhibited in New York galleries. She is also an amateur Egyptologist, and her fascination with ancient Egypt inspired her to write two novels set there. You can learn more and follow Maria via Goodreads or her Amazon Author Page.