Brass, Bones & Liberation Archives: Egyptian Escapade
In the summer of 1935, Madeline Watson and Nathaniel Jacobi embark on a ten-week work-study under Professor Ronan Strickland, traveling from New York to London and onward to Cairo. There, alongside fellow students, they work to establish an anthropology program at the American University in Cairo—only to uncover secrets buried deeper than the ruins they study. When Nathaniel and Professor Strickland are abducted by Cleopatra's Destiny, Madeline and her peers set out on a perilous rescue. Their mission collides with Layla Fakih, a fierce Egyptian nationalist whose cause blurs the line between liberation and rebellion. Amid airships, deception, and ancient secrets, Madeline and Nathaniel discover that revolutions aren't forged in gears or gunpowder, but in courage, conviction, and the heart's defiance.
Reader Reviews
"Esther Jade’s work is a masterclass in alchemical storytelling. The intersection of history and imagination is handled with such authority and warmth. It is a revolutionary journey that reshapes the reader's understanding of collective survival."
"A powerful exploration of matriarchy and the heart's defiance. The characters are complex and the world-building is meticulous. This is the kind of fiction that doesn't just move you, it transforms you."
"The stories are revolutionary in their necessity. Esther Jade centers the collective liberation of all people with a commitment to wholeness that is rare and deeply inspiring. A necessary addition to the literary canon."