Название: Under A Desert Moon
Автор: Laura Martin
Издательство: HarperCollins
Жанр: Историческая литература
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He pictured the corner of the scroll he’d caught a glimpse of and knew he needed to go on this expedition. All the time he’d spent in Egypt he’d been waiting for something like this, something big, something to discover for himself. Here was his opportunity. And if it meant taking the delectable Miss Knight along for the ride then he’d just have to remain professional and do what she was employing him to: be her guide.
He glanced over to the entrance of the yard, where there was some commotion. Colonel Fitzgerald had just left, after bidding a fond farewell to Emma, but another small group had arrived. He scrutinised the newcomers with interest. It was possible someone else had got wind of the scroll already and they were coming to threaten or cajole their way onto the expedition.
His frown lifted as Ahmed, Emma’s stalwart companion, greeted the three men warmly. He watched as the older Egyptian listened carefully to what was being said, his face crumpling at the news.
After a few minutes Ahmed separated himself from the group and made his way directly to Seb.
‘Can I speak with you?’ Ahmed asked, his face grave.
Seb led the way inside and up to his office. He motioned for Ahmed to have a seat and waited silently for the older man to start to speak.
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