Book Review: Napoleon's Pyramids by William Dietrich (2008)
Synopsis: Ethan Gage, an American expatriate who learned about electricity under Benjamin Franklin, is living in post-revolutionary France when he wins an ancient Egyptian medallion in a card game. He doesn't believe the rumor about the medallion being cursed but, shortly after winning it, ends up being framed for a prostitute's murder and, to escape the charges, joins Napoleon Bonaparte's expedition to Egypt. Review: I got this book as a Christmas present from my wife and, while it wasn't something I would normally consider picking out on my own, I did think the plot sounded somewhat intriguing. I finally had a chance to finish the book yesterday evening and, overall, did enjoy it. There are a couple things about this book, in particular, that really stood out for me. The main one was definitely the mystery surrounding the medallion. From the time Ethan wins the artifact, it seems like everyone wants to possess it. Yet, at the same time, he can't find anybody who c...