To Chase the Glowing Hours

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Expected release date is 9th Sep 2025

In November 1922, Lady Eve, the twenty-one-year-old daughter of the Earl of Carnarvon, embarks on an extraordinary journey from her opulent home of Highclere Castle to the Valley of the Kings in Egypt. Alongside her father and his hired archaeologist, Howard Carter, Eve experiences a breathtaking moment when she glimpses the lavish treasures of King Tutankhamun through a peephole in the inner doorway of an ancient, underground tomb.
Amidst the excitement of her adventure, Eve finds herself drawn to the brilliant yet temperamental Carter. But as news of the treasures spreads, the trio faces challenges from peasant laborers, Egyptian nationalists, and combative reporters.
When tragedy strikes, Eve becomes embroiled in a dramatic struggle to secure her family’s claim to the newfound riches, all while navigating her conflicting feelings for Carter and a suitor from her own social class.
To Chase the Glowing Hours is a poignant coming-of-age tale that follows Eve’s journey from a sheltered girl to a resilient young woman. This richly-woven narrative explores themes of love, greed, loss, privilege, and self-discovery, set against the alluring and glamorous backdrops of Egypt and England in the Roaring Twenties.

Praise for To Chase the Glowing Hours

“Lady Eve of Highclere Castle is a plucky Jazz Age heroine, whose real-life adventures lead her through geopolitical intrigue, romantic entanglements, and the dazzling mysteries of the Valley of the Kings. Drawing on deep historical research and scandalous newly-discovered letters, To Chase the Glowing Hours evokes the excitement of Raiders of the Lost Ark and the glamour of Downton Abbey, with a dash of Agatha Christie’s suspense. It’s a thrillling read!”

—Debby Applegate, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Madam: The Biography of Polly Adler, Icon of the Jazz Age

“An archaeological romance full of Roaring Twenties glamor and grit, made all the more fascinating for being based in truth. Kirkpatrick brings the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb to life through the sharp and wondering eyes of the youthful ingenue Lady Evelyn Herbert, in a tribute to treasure.”

—Elizabeth Wein, author of the New York Times and international bestseller Code Name Verity

“A compelling love story set in 1922 and based on the history of the daughter of an Earl who falls in love with both the 3000-year-old Egyptian tomb of King Tut and the handsome, brooding archaeologist who discovered it. All of Egypt springs to life in the pages of this book: the decimating heat, the poverty, the riots, and the magical treasures found in the earth. I read until the early hours of the morning, unable to put it down. A joy to read. Highest recommendation.”

—Stephanie Cowell, author of The Boy in the Rain, The Man in the Stone Cottage: A Novel of the Brontë Sisters, and Claude & Camille

"To Chase the Glowing Hours brings to vivid life the remarkable 1922 discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings. Combining deep research with a compelling narrative, the novel tells the story of Lady Evelyn Herbert, an adventurous British aristocrat who falls in love not only with the treasures of the mysterious boy king but also with the handsome, brooding archeologist who unearthed them. Yearning to escape the constraints of her cosseted upbringing and class, Lady Eve fights to forge her own path with the man she adores. A romantic, beguiling story steeped in historical truth and Jazz Age hopes and dreams."

—Gioia Diliberto, author of Coco at the Ritz

“A captivating love story and exciting adventure saga rooted in the facts of one of the world’s most dazzling archaeological discoveries.”

—Barbara Weisberg, author of Strong Passions: A Scandalous Divorce in Old New York

“Evoking Lady Evelyn’s memories of the most fantastic archaeological find of all time, To Chase the Glowing Hours captures the excitement of discovery in 1920s Egypt during the opening of King Tutankhamun’s tomb. Katherine Kirkpatrick doesn’t shy away from exploring complex issues surrounding competing national loyalties and colonial attitudes. A rich and immersive reading experience, glowing with adventure and personal reflection, that will transport the reader to a bygone era whose echoes are as relevant as ever today.”

—Mitchell James Kaplan, author of By Fire, By Water, Into the Unbounded Night, and Rhapsody

[A] made-for-a-miniseries slice of history.

—Barbara Quick, author of Vivaldi’s Virgins and What Disappears