The Book of Epiphanies: An Egyptian Novel Archaeology and Ancient Egypt; An illustrated introduction to CairoÕs great treasure-house; TRAVEL / Middle East / Egypt" A real page turner' *****

A real page turner' ***** 'I couldn't put it down - utterly absorbing and compelling

a very individual social set blossomed in Cairo and Alexandria

lavish and powerful palaces and mausoleums

and agency

issues of fidelity and equivalence

The Book of Epiphanies: An Egyptian Novel Archaeology and Ancient Egypt; An illustrated introduction to CairoÕs great treasure-house; TRAVEL / Middle East / Egypt" A real page turner' *****Gamal al GhitaniUpon returning from a trip abroad, the authornarrator learns that his father has died during his absence. Crushed with grief and guilt, he begins a journey of discovery of self and existence. Beset by doubts and at times despair, he almost gives up, but then is granted the priceless gift of appearing before the mythicalmystical Diwan, the council that oversees all affairs of this world, keeping a record of everything that has ever