Originally published in l977, this first novel by Pauline Gedge has become an international bestseller and has been translated into 5 foreign languages. A chronicle of passionate intrigue and sensuous exoticism, Child of the Morning resurrects the life of the awesome Hatshepsut, the only woman pharaoh of ancient Egypt, whose name was erased from history by her enemies, outraged at having to bow to a woman's command. Authentic in all of its detail and rich in powerful imagery, Child of the Morning "combines ancient ...
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Originally published in l977, this first novel by Pauline Gedge has become an international bestseller and has been translated into 5 foreign languages. A chronicle of passionate intrigue and sensuous exoticism, Child of the Morning resurrects the life of the awesome Hatshepsut, the only woman pharaoh of ancient Egypt, whose name was erased from history by her enemies, outraged at having to bow to a woman's command. Authentic in all of its detail and rich in powerful imagery, Child of the Morning "combines ancient artifacts, timeless psychology, and sure pacing"( The Globe and Mail ), to portray the majesty of its vanished world. Its artistry transcends the boundaries of historical fiction to create a novel of the first order.
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Very Good. MacDonald and Jane’s Publishers Ltd.; London, 1977. Hardcover. Very Good, brown cloth binding with silver lettering on spine, binding sturdy and intact, slightly cocked, small dent bottom rear board edge, bit of age toning to pages, some handling/rub marks to boards and text block edges, in a Very Good, crease front flap, some handling/scuff marks to panels, some edge/corner wear, bit of sunning to flaps, Dust wrapper. A nice, clean and unmarked copy. 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9 inches], 403pp. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. Please Note: Depending on site, actual book for sale may differ physically from picture listed. Additional scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.
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Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 0803714629. DJ shows some shelf wear, with minor rubbing and creasing. Price-clipped.; A tight solid book. Dust jacket in Mylar jacket protector.; Large 8vo 9"-10" tall; 403 pages; "She ruled Egpyt not as Queen but as Pharaoh, 35 centuries ago. Yet her name-Hatshepsut-does not appear in dynastic scrolls, nor is her reign celebrated on monuments. This is the story of the young woman who assumed the throne of Egypt, mastered the arts of war and government, lived her life by her own design, and ruled an empire-the only woman Pharaoh in history."
a great read for anyone interested in ancient egypt.. you feel like you are there, which is great in any book.. Grabs you quickly and reads really fast...