An epic adventure in Ancient Egypt from the bestselling author of Darwin's Dragons! Twelve-year-old Cleopatra has led a charmed life as princess of Egypt, and the pharaoh’s favourite daughter. But when her father is kidnapped and she is forced into exile, she must investigate who wants the throne enough to kill for it. A precious amulet and an enchanted board game summon the animal gods of Egypt, but are they friend or foe? Cleopatra, her cat Bastet, and a Roman slave boy must race through a world of gods and monsters to discover the truth ...    An epic Ancient Egyptian adventure, starring young Cleopatra, from the bestselling author of Darwin’s Dragons, Call of the Titanic and The Great Phoenix of London Perfect for mythology fans – discover Ancient Egypt as you've never seen it before!  Packed full of adventure, magic and real history for ages 9 and up  For readers of Secrets of a Sun King by Emma Carroll and M.G. Leonard's Time Keys series   PRAISE FOR LINDSAY GALVIN: 'Galvin is a thrilling storyteller' TELEGRAPH 'Breathtakingly daring and imaginative' BOOKTRUST 'Oodles of charm and adventure' IRISH INDEPENDENT