Cirrus@Austlit

'“Missing in Egypt” tells the story of Anna Davies who is employed as Personal Assistant to an Australian Federal MP in the late 1980’s/early 1990’s. Anna is approached by a constituent of Egyptian descent to assist him in finding his brother, Ramy, who is missing in Egypt. Follow Anna as she travels to Egypt with Kareem to help him in his search. The storyline includes vivid descriptions of several Egyptian antiquities such as Abu Simbel, the Temple of Karnak, The Valley of the Kings and the Pyramids. Section I describes Anna’s life working for an MP, how she meets and becomes involved with Kareem and their search for his brother. Section II is related by Ramy who describes how he falls in love with the captivating Yasmeen, their capture and how they are forced to become tomb robbers. Section III, again told by Anna, tells of her romance and adventures in Egypt, the unexpected turn of events, her grief and betrayal.'

Source: Publisher's blurb. (Sighted: 10/12/2013)

'Three years on from Egypt, Anna Davies embarks on her first cruise with best friend Sandra. A few days into the holiday they are woken by three blasts from the ship's foghorn, indicating that someone has fallen overboard. A woman is lost at sea; the ship turns around to search for her, but she has disappeared into the night. Was it suicide? Did she lose her balance and fall - or was there foul play involved? Did her husband push her? Would anyone be able to prove whether this was murder or an unfortunate accident? What a perfect place to stage a murder!' (Synopsis)

'Arthur Hambledon, Anna’s best-selling author, has just finished his latest book which he says “will raise some eyebrows.” Then Arthur disappears, along with the manuscript. Anna Davies is working in London as a Senior Editor for a respected Publishing Company. When her most famous author goes missing, Anna is determined to find out what happened to him.'  (Publication summary)