Printable Book Club Questions for The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis

How much did you know about Egyptian history prior to reading the novel? Do you have an interest in this area?
The story is told in multiple timelines, and from the perspectives of Charlotte and Annie. Do you like the multi-perspective narrative?
What drew nineteen-year-old Charlotte to the Egyptology field?
What were your thoughts on her romance with Henry?
Charlotte experiences unimaginable tragedy when she loses her daughter and Henry. Vowing to never return to Egypt again, she eventually becomes the associate curator of the Met’s Egyptian Art Department. Why do you believe she became so focused on her research on Hathorkare, the rare female pharaoh who is misunderstood by many Egyptologists?
What did Hathorkare represent for Charlotte?
Annie’s had a tough time, dealing with her mother’s emotions and pressure to make rent. It’s a lot on her shoulders. How did Annie grow more confident from the beginning of the novel to the end?
Charlotte believes there is a curse with stealing Hathorkare’s prized items, do you think the curse was real?
What did you think about all the details of working at the Met and putting together the Met Gala?
Eventually, Charlotte realizes she has to return to Egypt to find out the truth. What did Charlotte hope to uncover while there?
In what ways did Annie end up helping the investigation while in Egypt? How were nineteen year old Annie and nineteen year old Charlotte similar?
There’s quite a bit of details about ancient artifacts, and also repatriation. What are your thoughts about where art and ancient artifacts should be displayed?
Many mysteries are revealed, Charlotte is proven right with her theory that Hathorkare was a powerful, good leader. And Henry and her daughter Layla are alive. Let’s first talk about her reunion with Henry. Were you surprised with how his life turned out?
And they both finally see Layla again, who was raised by an Egyptian family and now goes by Fatima. What were your thoughts as you read their reunion?
What happens next for Charlotte, Annie, Henry and Fatima?