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Historical Romance

The Curse of the Kings

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  • 1973 first published
  • 304 pages
  • 32 editions
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Eleanor Burford's The Curse of the Kings (1973) is a historical romance novel. It takes readers to Egypt in the late 19th Century or early 20th Century. It features Pharaohs, Romans and Egyptians. Key subjects include Victoria Holt, the Curse of the Kings, Archaelologist and Archaelogy.

58 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 32 editions across 7 languages.

It runs to roughly 304 pages — 5–6 hours of reading at an average pace.

About The Curse of the Kings

For centuries the tombs of the Pharaohs were haunted by a deadly curse, so when two eminent archaeologists die under mysterious circumstances, Judith Osmond is certain the curse was the cause. Then, overnight, her life changed forever. There was an unexpected inheritance. Then the handsome young archaeologist she adores, Tybalt, asks her to marry him. But when Tybalt plans a honeymoon amid the tombs of the Pharaohs, it suddenly appears as if the curse of the kings has come to haunt Judith . . . “The prolific Miss Holt combines suspense and romance with the master's touch.”—Boston Herald “Victoria Holt has a wonderful way with suspense, with atmosphere, and with a haunted heroine.”—Newsday
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Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

Era

  • Late 19th Century or early 20th Century

Characters

  • Pharaohs
  • Romans
  • Egyptians

Subjects

  • Victoria Holt
  • The Curse of the Kings
  • Adult fiction
  • Archaelologist
  • Archaelogy
  • Ramadan
  • Travel
  • Myster
  • Misfortune
  • Curse
  • Death
  • Historical romance

Quick answers

Who wrote The Curse of the Kings?

The Curse of the Kings was written by Eleanor Burford and first published in 1973.

What genre is The Curse of the Kings?

It is usually shelved as Historical Romance.

How long is The Curse of the Kings?

The median edition has 304 pages, about 5–6 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Curse of the Kings?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Persian Boy, The Sheik and Seta.

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