The Golden Hour: 'An exquisite story of love and the enduring power of friendship' Ruth Hogan

From decadent Cairo in the 1930s to bohemian Beirut in the 1970s, an epic yet intimate story of great love and lasting friendship . . .

‘Exquisite’ Ruth Hogan ‘Evocative’ Good Housekeeping 'Epic, sweeping and gloriously romantic’ Veronica Henry ‘Sumptuous and immersive’ Platinum

As her home, Beirut, teeters on the brink of war, Polly Fitzgerald has one last story to tell – about her best friend, Juno, and their life together in Cairo. Juno was vital and brilliant – and determined to succeed in her ambition to uncover Nefertiti’s tomb.

But Juno and Polly’s friendship was bound by a secret, one that has never been told. Now, as Polly’s daughter, Lucie, travels to Beirut to be with her dying mother, the mystery of what happened many years ago must be revealed . . .

© 2025 Simon & Schuster Audio UK (Audiobook): 9781398534827

Release date

Audiobook: April 10, 2025