Exciting News: A New Adventure is Coming in 2026!

Dear friends and fellow book lovers,

I’m beyond excited to finally share something I’ve been keeping under wraps… my next historical fiction novel is on its way! 🎉

✨ The Exploress and the Pillars of Eternity ✨

Coming in 2026

This story will take you deep into the heart of 19th-century Egypt, where a young Englishwoman—Sarah Banne Belzoni—steps into a world filled with ancient mysteries, hidden tombs, and the breathtaking power of the Nile. She’s bold, curious, and determined to carve her own path, even when the odds are stacked against her.

Expect grand adventures, secrets buried in stone, and the kind of history-soaked drama that sweeps you away. If you love stories of courage, discovery, and heroines who defy expectations, this one’s for you. I can’t wait to bring you along on this journey!

So mark your calendars—2026 will be the year of The Exploress!

Thank you, as always, for your support and enthusiasm. Your encouragement means the world to me as I prepare to share this brand-new adventure. 💛

About the book:

Egypt, the land of mystery, beauty, and peril, becomes the stage for Sarah Banne Belzoni’s greatest trial. A young Englishwoman caught between devotion to her towering husband, the adventurer Giovanni Belzoni, and the dangerous allure of the French consul, Monsieur Bernadino Drovetti, Sarah soon discovers that the sands of the Nile conceal more than monuments; they hide choices that will shape her very soul.

When the Belzonis arrive in 1815, Egypt is a kingdom at a crossroads. Under the ambitious rule of the Ottoman-Albanian Viceroy and Governor Muhammad Ali Pasha, the land of the pharaohs has thrown open its gates to Europe. Ancient wonders dazzle the eyes of explorers, while nations scheme and rival collectors race to seize the most priceless relics of antiquity.

Against this fevered backdrop, Sarah dares what few women of her age have attempted: A journey deep into the heart of Egypt. But the Nile offers more than breathtaking discoveries, but also trials of loyalty, temptation, and endurance. Every step into its timeless landscape draws her further into a struggle between love and desire, ambition and survival, past and future.

by A. Piper Burgi

Piper is the award-winning author of The Country Girl Empress series. When she isn't busy typing on her computer, she can be found chasing after her furry children or holding on tightly to a good cup of coffee. Follow her on LinkedIn, Facebook, Medium, and Goodreads