Pride And Pyramids Mr Darcy In Egypt PDF Download

Fitzwilliam Darcy, a playboy adventurer who has recently been inspired by the work of Giovanni Belzoni in Egypt has decided to look for a partner to fund his newest expedition abroad, and his good friend Charles Bingley is just the man for the job. Darcy has read about a strange temple, abandoned to the sand and dedicated to a jackal headed god, and he simply must see it for himself. It's not just the riches that tempt him to venture so far from home, it's the fame that awaits their successful return.Seeking willing members of the Meryton militia as escorts, Charles and William host a grand fundraising ball, which draws the attention of the Bennet family. Mr. Bennet is intrigued by the adventure, and agrees to lend the final sum of money required to make the expedition a possibility. His only request, that his eldest daughters accompany them on their expedition to make a full report. Darcy cannot be bothered having women and "bad luck" along on their journey, but he can hardly say no to his final investor. Elizabeth Bennet has been captivated by ancient Egypt since her first visit to the British Museum, and she has made herself a quick study of the Rosetta Stone and she cannot contain her excitement at being permitted to come along on such an adventure, despite the dour countenance of Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, Adventurer. From their Portsmouth departure to their arrival in Egypt, nothing seems to be going right, and when they finally locate the temple, it seems that someone, or something has been waiting for them all along. As the pieces of a deadly ancient puzzle begin to fall into place, it will be up to Elizabeth to set things right before it's too late.**Author's Note: This Pride and Prejudice variation novel is a thrilling adventure that takes place in Egypt, and is dedicated to all lovers of Jane Austen's characters and armchair archaeologists everywhere.**