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Lake of Flowers (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 5) Kindle Edition

by N.L. Holmes (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 145 ratings
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Hani is set to investigate thefts from the king’s household that turn out to be related to a more sinister attempt on the king’s life. Meanwhile, witnesses to the crown prince’s dodgy birth begin to die, and Hani fears for his daughter and her friend, who were also present. More secrets emerge about the prince’s identity, and Hani finds himself caught between the government and the radical revolutionaries who want to restore Amen-Ra by civil war, among them the queen, whom Hani has sworn to serve. Can Hani reconcile his desire for peace with his devotion to the King of the Gods?
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    The Lord Hani Mysteries
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  5. Publication date
    June 30, 2021
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Thanks to her wonderful and vivid descriptions, it feels like you're being whisked away to a different time... I would definitely recommend Lake of Flowers (and the whole series) to everybody interested in Ancient Egypt, history, or mystery novels.--Reedsy Discovery review Once again, Holmes has reconstructed an age shrouded in mystery with great finesse. While her work will no doubt satisfy those readers who pickup Lake of Flowers craving an exciting series of twists and turns, they'll likely find themselves just as enthralled by the characters experiencing them.--BookTrib reviewA thoughtful and clevertrip that invites readers to indulge in ancient intrigues. 5 stars--Indies Today

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08Z4GH88V
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ WayBack Press (June 30, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 30, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5507 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 292 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 145 ratings

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N.L. Holmes

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N.L. Holmes is the pen name of a professional archaeologist who received her doctorate from Bryn Mawr College. She has excavated in Greece and in Israel, and taught ancient history and humanities at the university level for many years. She has always had a passion for books, and in childhood, she and her cousin (also a writer today) used to write stories for fun.

The inspiration for her Bronze Age novels came with an assignment she gave to her students one day: here are the only documents we have telling us about a certain royal divorce in Ugarit in the 13th century. How much can we say about what happened? It quickly became apparent that almost anything we might come up with was as much fiction as historiography!

Today, since their son is grown, she lives with her husband, two cats, chicken, and geese in northern France, where she gardens, weaves, plays the violin, dances, and occasionally drives a jog-cart. And reads, of course.

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MichelleB
5.0 out of 5 stars The stories get better, the editing worse
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2023
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The first Lord Hani book was a little heavy on the politics and diplomacy, but each subsequent book has been more and more immersive. But, there have been so many places where I am pulled completely out of the story by errors of continuity. Reference after reference to something that apparently happened, but that event never made it into the book, so the references are confusing. And in this book, Hani's father and Maya left the litter bearers at the town gate where "a beer house beckoned." Then three paragraphs later, they entered a house "leaving the litter bearers in the street." The writing and use of language are excellent, so these goofs are so disappointing!
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DRRD
5.0 out of 5 stars Another charming addition to the series.
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2021
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I still adore Lord Hani, and his family, who are trying to do their best in a bad situation. As always, Hani tries to solve various mysteries that may or may not be related. Some danger comes their way, and secrets are revealed.

Enjoyed it very much, looking forward to another.
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Angela Hayes
4.0 out of 5 stars Historical Mystery.
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2021
4 Stars

Lake of Flowers is the fifth book in The Lord Hani Mysteries by N.L Holmes. As with the other books in this series, this is a mystery set in ancient Egypt- a story full of historical details that give it a rich and vibrant feel with plenty intrigue, drama, hidden agendas, politics, secrets, danger, duty, family, interesting characters, and more.
I have followed the series right from the beginning and have developed quite a soft spot for Hani, our MC in the series. He is a great character and I enjoy following him on his ‘adventures’. But this story isn’t about to let him ease up any- as there is a theft to investigate which leads to sinister agendas. Hani’s loyalty, duty, ideals, and diplomatic skills will be tested as he becomes caught in a battle between two warring forces. What transpires makes for a really great read.
As expected- this story once again showcases the authors passion for history- and especially this time period- her in-depth knowledge and familiarity with the historical aspects of the era really does enrich the whole story/series.
Looking forward to seeing what Hani gets up to next…
Happy Reading!!

Thank you, N.L Holmes!
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Kai Lin
5.0 out of 5 stars Lord Hani is the best
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2021
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Book 5 does not disappoint! So glad to have Lord Hani back and his family and friends back, solving crimes and living the good ancient Egyptian life. Just the right amount of mystery, action, drama, and warm family life - what's not to please? Looking forward to the next book!
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Jerry
5.0 out of 5 stars Another good read
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2021
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I still enjoy this series. I am surprised about that because most series don’t hold up over time. But, this one keeps my interest in the families and what is happening to them and how they grow.
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Dvitz
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent next step in the Lord Bank series
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2021
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I love this series and highly recommend it. You should start at the beginning with number 1. You won't regret it.
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Bobbi Jo Wagner
4.0 out of 5 stars great story
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2021
This is the fifth book in this series which I have enjoyed from the first book. I highly suggest that you read the previous books as they are just as great as this one. This is an author that I have enjoyed from the first book I picked up. The author’s use of details give their story a realistic feel and I am pulled into the story from the beginning. This book is no different. This is a well written story that has characters that bring the story to life. They are relatable and truly give the story life. This is a story about thefts that are happening in the King’s house. As the story goes on Hani finds himself caught in the middle of secrets and more. He is such a great character that I just enjoy him and what he brings to the story. This was a great afternoon story that I highly recommend.
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Leigh Prentiss
3.0 out of 5 stars Lord Hani's dilemma
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2021
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The adventures of Lord Hani and family are cast against the reign of Akehnatenever tutu as . The switch of formal English to slang English in a sentence, thought or paragraph is off putting. Ancient Egyptians did not use American English slang.
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K J Price
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 29, 2023
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Really like the storyline
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Angela Hayes
4.0 out of 5 stars Historical mystery.
Reviewed in Australia on June 30, 2021
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4 Stars

Lake of Flowers is the fifth book in The Lord Hani Mysteries by N.L Holmes. As with the other books in this series, this is a mystery set in ancient Egypt- a story full of historical details that give it a rich and vibrant feel with plenty intrigue, drama, hidden agendas, politics, secrets, danger, duty, family, interesting characters, and more.
I have followed the series right from the beginning and have developed quite a soft spot for Hani, our MC in the series. He is a great character and I enjoy following him on his ‘adventures’. But this story isn’t about to let him ease up any- as there is a theft to investigate which leads to sinister agendas. Hani’s loyalty, duty, ideals, and diplomatic skills will be tested as he becomes caught in a battle between two warring forces. What transpires makes for a really great read.
As expected- this story once again showcases the authors passion for history- and especially this time period- her in-depth knowledge and familiarity with the historical aspects of the era really does enrich the whole story/series.
Looking forward to seeing what Hani gets up to next…
Happy Reading!!

Thank you, N.L Holmes!
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Gabriel
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 13, 2023
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I enjoyed the journey you get taken on with hani, you’re experiencing his life with him.there is a constant tempo in the book, make you look forward to the next
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O!dbut
5.0 out of 5 stars Full of suspence
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 9, 2022
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Several plots interwoven. You feel for every character. Holmes colours in the setting so that you can see ancient Egypt without giving detailed fashion comments. It's a solid compulsive read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Intrigue in high places.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 17, 2021
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The Lord Hani books are always a delight to read. He is tasked with investigating a series of poisonings in the royal household. A high profile murder soon follows, implicating family. Hani must find the culprits while protecting family members.
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