'Napoleon's Pyramids' by William Dietrich follows the adventures of American Ethan Gage who finds himself in big troubles after winning a mysterious medallion in a card game. Set against the backdrop of Napoleon's invasion of Egypt, the story is filled with fast-paced action, historical contexts, and a quest to unravel the secrets of the medallion. Gage faces grave dangers, encounters dark villains, and embarks on a journey reminiscent of an Indiana Jones adventure, complete with mysterious symbols, ancient artifacts, and thrilling escapades across exotic locations.
The writing style in 'Napoleon's Pyramids' is described as a mix of historical fiction, adventure, and mystery, with elements of humor and witty banter. The plot unfolds with a blend of true historical facts and imaginative storytelling, featuring a hapless hero, sinister adversaries, and a quest for hidden treasures amidst the chaos of Napoleon's expedition to Egypt. offers a fast-paced narrative that keeps readers engaged with its vivid descriptions of geography, geology, and historical events, creating an enjoyable and immersive reading experience.
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Content warnings include themes of murder, historical violence, and possible ethnic stereotypes.
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There is a moderate level of romance present, particularly involving the protagonist Ethan Gage and a sultry Egyptian woman.
From The Publisher:
"It has a plot as satisfying as an Indiana Jones film and offers enough historical knowledge to render the reader a fascinating raconteur on the topics of ancient Egypt and Napoleon Bonaparte." -USA Today
A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, author William Dietrich introduces readers to the globe-trotting American adventurer Ethan Gage in Napoleon's Pyramids-an ingenious, swashbuckling yarn whose action-packed pages nearly turn themselves.
The first book in Dietrich's fabulously fun New York Times bestselling series, Napoleon's Pyramids follows the irrepressible Gage-a brother in spirit to George MacDonald Fraser's Flashman-as he travels with Napoleon's expedition across the burning Egyptian desert in an attempt to solve a 6,000 year old riddle with the help of a mysterious medallion. Here is superior adventure fiction in the spirit of Jack London, Robert Lewis Stevenson, and H. Rider Haggard, and fans of their acclaimed successors-James Rollins, David Liss, Steve Berry, Kate Mosse-will certainly want to get to know Ethan Gage.
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