The Mummy's Revenge
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As always, my pleasure in writing this book has been increased by the invaluable input from my talented editor, Stephanie King. Once again your instincts for a good story have steered me right, Stephanie. Thank you.
Special mention to my beloved Auntie Valerie on her 80th birthday – bon anniversaire!
Darling Jules; always and forever. Ben and Lucy; you are my heroes…you both get more incredible with every chapter. Thanks Ben for help with the acronym! Mum and Dad; I’m so proud of you. Mam and Jack; thanks for being there. Amanda; love you, sis.
Father; thank you for everything.
Some of you reading The Mummy’s Revenge might have spotted your own name in the text. If you did, this means that I think you are a thoroughly super person. Alternatively it might mean that you just happen to sound like a servant or criminal. You know who you are!
Andrew Beasley was born in Hertfordshire, and has spent most of his life with his nose buried in a book.
As a student he read law in Bristol, but was disappointed to discover that life as a lawyer wasn’t as exciting as books had led him to believe. He then spent a number of years travelling extensively across Europe for work, although he didn’t see much of it because he was usually reading a book.
Andrew is now a primary school teacher, where he shares his passion for storytelling with his class. Andrew lives in Cornwall with his wife and their two children, Ben and Lucy.
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