{"product_id":"the-rosetta-key-an-ethan-gage-adventure-isbn-9780061239564","title":"The Rosetta Key: An Ethan Gage Adventure","description":"“An utterly captivating romp from the treacherous tunnels beneath Jerusalem to the lost City of Ghosts (Petra, Jordan) to the tumult of revolutionary Paris….Dietrich spins a merry magical mystery tour, winningly intricate and anchored to actual historical figures and events….Mr. Spielberg! Mr. Lucas! It’s your move.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cem\u003eSeattle Times\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDashing and courageous American adventurer Ethan Gage returns in William Dietrich’s \u003cem\u003eThe Rosetta Key\u003c\/em\u003e—the thrilling sequel to the Pulitzer Prize-winning author’s acclaimed \u003cem\u003eNapoleon’s Pyramids\u003c\/em\u003e. An eighteenth century Indiana Jones, Gage swashbuckles once again, this time in pursuit of a precious Egyptian relic that would give its owner the power to rule the world. \u003cem\u003eThe Rosetta Key\u003c\/em\u003e an adventure in reading that is not to be missed, especially by fans of George MacDonald Fraser’s Flashman novels and aficionados of a grand literary tradition dating back to Jack London, Robert Lewis Stevenson, and H. Rider Haggard, and carried on today by such notables as James Rollins, David Liss, Steve Berry, and Kate Mosse. \u003cbr\u003e | \u003cp\u003eAmerican adventurer Ethan Gage barely escaped with his life from murderous thieves, survived a nerve-racking sea voyage and the deadly Egyptian sands when attached to Napoleon's army, and solved a five-thousand-year-old riddle with the help of a mysterious medallion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut that was child's play . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe year is 1799. As Bonaparte's army descends upon Israel, intent upon conquest, Ethan Gage finds himself embroiled in an ancient mystery in the Holy Land, searching for a legendary Egyptian scroll imbued with awesome powers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe courageous and resourceful Gage must keep the mysterious document from his enemy, Napoleon—or, failing that, wrest it from him, even if it means pursuing his vengeful adversary back to France. And the wisdom of his great mentor, Benjamin Franklin, will offer Gage no solace should Bonaparte succeed in unlocking the terrible secrets of the Book of Thoth—for whoever masters its magic will rule the world.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Rich in period detail and ancient mythology. . . . A big, exciting romp that will keep high-concept thriller fans on the edge of their seats.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An utterly captivating romp. . . . Dietrich spins a merry magical mystery tour, winningly intricate. . . . It’s the history that grabs you, rewritten as a pulse-pounding cliffhanger action flick. . . . Mr. Spielberg! Mr. Lucas! It’s your move.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeattle Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Fast moving. . . . The descriptions of the myriads of cities and landscapes and cultures that Gage encounters are marvelous and filled with color. . . . \u003ci\u003eThe Rosetta Key\u003c\/i\u003e is action packed, reads easily, and is ideal for the big screen.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHistorical Novels Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Rosetta Key\u003c\/i\u003e is a fast-paced thriller that races between the Holy Land and the New World.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNational Examiner\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The prize-winning journalist\/novelist . . . brings back the explorer hero from his popular adventure saga \u003ci\u003eNapoleon’s Pyramids\u003c\/i\u003e for a fast-paced sequel in which he continues his globe-trotting search for an Egyptian scroll reported to have magic properties.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeattle Post-Intelligencer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A full-bore thriller, and who better than Dietrich for an all-out romp with seductive characters, alluring plot, and dynamic historical elements?” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Exciting and well-written. . . . Dietrich’s latest tale is ripe with rich detail of the Holy Land of the period and its disparate peoples. Fascinating historical and fictional characters and good dialog add to the mix. Offering high adventure and good history, it’s also great fun.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This book is well worth reading—and rereading—for its deep themes and beautiful prose. You’ll ponder the book’s themes—the nature of God, the father-son relationship, societal outcasts—long after you’ve finished the last page. . . . [A] Beautifully written novel.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOmaha World-Herald\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Rosetta Key\u003c\/i\u003e creates a satisfying blend of military and ancient history, adventure and romance.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNewark Star Ledger\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Does the late George MacDonald Fraser’s irresistible anti-hero, Sir Harry Flashman, have some competition? We hope so.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSacramento Bee\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“For lovers of stirring historical adventure laden with intriguing myste ry and puzzles galore, The Rosetta Key is a terrific thrill ride not to be missed.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnacortes Now (WA)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Sit down, suspend disbelief, and enjoy Dietrich’s fabulous romp through history.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookloons.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Historical fiction meets thriller here, with plenty to interest fans of both genres. The action is nearly nonstop, the humor is plentiful, and the intrigue is more than enough to keep the pages turning.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Entertaining and vividly evocative. . . . William Dietrich at his fast-paced, cliff-hanger best. For lovers of stirring historical adventure laden with intriguing mystery and puzzles galore, \u003ci\u003eThe Rosetta Key\u003c\/i\u003e is a terrific thrill ride not to be missed as Gage must use an archaeological key to prevent dark powers from seizing control of the world.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFantasyBookCritic.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Ethan Gage undergoes further life-threatening adventures in this rollicking sequel. . . . Ever the incorrigible gambler and all-around scamp, Gage makes an irresistible anti-hero. The ending promises more volumes in what one hopes will be a long series.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“In recent years he turned to writing historical novels, successfully redirecting his knack for summarizing complex historical events quickly in clear, concise and interesting terms. 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