Fiona Davis, THE STOLEN QUEEN

Episode 7 of the Totally Booked with Zibby podcast, hosted by Zibby Owens, titled "Fiona Davis, THE STOLEN QUEEN" was published on January 9, 2025 and runs 21 minutes.

January 9, 2025 ·21m · Totally Booked with Zibby

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Summary

New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis returns to the podcast to discuss her utterly addictive new novel, THE STOLEN QUEEN, transporting us from New York’s most glamorous party to the labyrinth streets of Cairo. Fiona shares how a viral photo of Kim Kardashian inspired this story and then describes her fascinating research, from tours of the Met’s secret tunnels to interviews with security guards and Egyptologists. She also delves into her book’s themes of female friendships, mother-daughter relationships, and the ethics of artifact repatriation—and then teases her next project!Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3W9Od52Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens!** Check out the Z.I.P. membership program—Zibby’s Important People! As a Z.I.P., you’ll get exclusive essays, special author access, discounts at Zibby’s Bookshop, and more. Head to zibbyowens.com to subscribe or upgrade and become a Z.I.P. today!** Follow @totallybookedwithzibby on Instagram for more about today's episode. (Music by Morning Moon Music. Sound editing by TexturesSound. To inquire about advertising, please contact [email protected].) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description

New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis returns to the podcast to discuss her utterly addictive new novel, THE STOLEN QUEEN, transporting us from New York’s most glamorous party to the labyrinth streets of Cairo. Fiona shares how a viral photo of Kim Kardashian inspired this story and then describes her fascinating research, from tours of the Met’s secret tunnels to interviews with security guards and Egyptologists. She also delves into her book’s themes of female friendships, mother-daughter relationships, and the ethics of artifact repatriation—and then teases her next project!

Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3W9Od52

Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens!

** Check out the Z.I.P. membership program—Zibby’s Important People! As a Z.I.P., you’ll get exclusive essays, special author access, discounts at Zibby’s Bookshop, and more. Head to zibbyowens.com to subscribe or upgrade and become a Z.I.P. today!

** Follow @totallybookedwithzibby on Instagram for more about today's episode.

(Music by Morning Moon Music. Sound editing by TexturesSound. To inquire about advertising, please contact [email protected].)

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.