Saturday, January 25, 2014

Book Excerpt for the Day


    Ibrahim gathered his top team at the rotunda to announce their sponsor’s visit.  He tried to sound enthusiastic about it.  He tried to make out that it had been his idea.  He asked people to be available to do show-and-tells, if needed, and promised tea and coffee and cakes and a buffet lunch afterward in the museum, then reminded them all subtly that this man was paying their wages.  He suggested they make an event of it.  In short, he did everything he could to spin it into a good thing.  When he was done, he invited questions.  No one said a word.  They were archaeologists; they detested sponsors.


    (from The Alexander Cipher by Will Adams)

    8*/10.  The complete review is here.
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