What the River Knows (Secrets of the Nile, Bk. 1)

The #1 New York Times bestseller, now in special-edition paperback. In What the River Knows, Isabel Ibañez crafts a lush, immersive historical fantasy that mixes adventure, romance, and magic.

Bolivian-Argentinian Inez Olivera belongs to Buenos Aires’s glittering upper society in the late nineteenth century — a world steeped in old-world magic that many believe long lost. When Inez receives word that her globetrotting parents have died under tragic circumstances, she inherits not only their fortune but also a mysterious guardian — an archaeologist with ties to Egypt.

Determined to find answers, Inez sails to Cairo with her sketch pads and a golden ring her father entrusted to her before his death. But the ancient magic tied to the ring plunges her into a dangerous hunt: she must unravel the mystery surrounding her parents’ disappearance — and risks becoming a pawn in a larger, lethal game.

With rivalries, secrets, and a brewing “rivals-to-lovers” romance, What the River Knows offers a thrilling adventure across continents, steeped in myth, danger, and intrigue.

“A whimsical, adventure-filled fantasy.” — Woman’s World

“Expertly plotted, explosively adventurous, and burning with romance. What the River Knows is a pulse-pounding archeological hunt that exquisitely weaves together glittering pieces of history with fascinating mythology.” — Stephanie Garber

“A lush historical fantasy … with adventure, romance, and richly researched lore; the chemistry between her characters is swoon-worthy.” — Booklist / Publishers Weekly