The Senet Box: a short story

Written by Jill Williamson

Narrated by Noah Gabriel

It’s the year 1283. Prince John of Cypress and Jerusalem, at eighteen years of age, is about to take the throne. But a mysterious senet box he found in an Egyptian treasure hoard had John’s full attention. It calls to him. Some say he is obsessed. But he must solve the mystery of the box, if only to know he is not insane.

  

“Among the standouts . . . Jill Williamson brings a fascinating era to life in her tale of a 13th-century crusader king obsessed with an Egyptian box

and the secret it contains.” – Kirkus Review of the Spirited anthology

  

The Senet Box was originally published by Leap Books in 2012 in the Spirited anthology.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Novel Teen Audio
• Release date: May 29, 2023
• ISBN: 9781955843164

Jill Williamson

Jill Williamson is a novelist, dreamer, and believer. Growing up in Alaska led to love books, and in 2010 her first novel, By Darkness Hid, won the Christy Award. She loves working with teenagers and gives writing workshops at libraries, schools, camps, and churches. Jill lives in Oregon with her husband and two children. Visit Jill online at www.jillwilliamson.com

Reviews for The Senet Box

[Jerry Weis · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

A riveting story with a colorful cast of intriguing characters. The end was a bit of a letdown; after all that buildup, I expected more.