Child of the Morning - by Pauline Gedge (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Reared by her Pharoh father to assume his throne upon his death, Hatshepsut--a real historical figure--has to contend with her weak half-brother before she can realize her dream.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Thirty-five centuries ago the sun had a daughter: Hatshepsut. Youngest daughter of the Pharaoh, she was a lithe and magical child. But when her older sister died, it became her duty to purify the dynasty's bloodline. She was to wed Thothmes, her father's illegitimate son, who was heir to the throne. But fearing his son's incompetence, Hatshepsut's father came to her with startling news. She was to be Pharaoh, ruler of the greatest empire the world had ever known--provided, of course, that the unprecedented ascension by a woman did not inspire the priests to treason or instill in her half-brother and future consort sufficient hatred to have her put to death.</p> This is the premise for <i>Child of the Morning, </i>based closely on the historical facts. Hatshepsut assumed the throne at the age of fifteen and ruled brilliantly for more than two decades. Her achievements were immortalized on the walls of her magnificent temple at Deir el-Bahri, built by her architect and lover, Senmut.</p> Sensuous and evocative, <i>Child of the Morning </i>is the story of one of history's most remarkable women.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"A compelling and human story without a single dramatic lapse." --<i>San Francisco Examiner</i><br><br>"A rich pageant, satisfying on more levels than simply that of narrative." --<i>Wall Street Journal</i><br><br>"Combines ancient artifacts, timeless psychology and sure pacing." --<i>Globe and Mail</i><br><br>"Epic accounts of feasts and festivals, and a steady flow of details related to life in ancient Thebes . . . the sunny, sweating world of [Egypt] in filmic splendour." --<i> Vancouver Sun</i></p><br><br>"Gedge sets her living, breathing Queen against a beautifully detailed Egypt that we see as it must have been so long ago." --<i>Publishers Weekly</i><br><br>"Splendor, splendor everywhere." <i>--Kirkus Reviews</i><br><br>"The author's strong sense of time and place is evident in every scene. A superb portrait of a powerful but very human queen." --<i>Library Journal</i><br><br>"This is as fine a novel as anyone would want to read." --<i>Columbus Ohio Dispatch</i></p><br><br>"Splendor, splendor everywhere." "Kirkus Reviews""<br><br>"The author s strong sense of time and place is evident in every scene.A superb portrait of a powerful but very human queen." "Library Journal""<br><br>Epic accounts of feasts and festivals, and a steady flow of details related to life in ancient Thebes . . . the sunny, sweating world of [Egypt] in filmic splendour. " Vancouver Sun""<br><br>Gedge sets her living, breathing Queen against a beautifully detailed Egypt that we see as it must have been so long ago. "Publishers Weekly""<br><br>This is as fine a novel as anyone would want to read. "Columbus Ohio Dispatch""<br><br>"Splendor, splendor everywhere." "--Kirkus Reviews"<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Pauline Gedge</b></b> is the author of more than 10 novels, including <i>The Eagle and the Raven</i>, <i>The Hippopotamus Marsh</i>, and <i>The Oasis</i>. <b>Michelle Moran</b></b> is author of several books, including <i>Cleopatra's Daughter</i>, <i>The Heretic Queen</i>, and <i>Nefertiti</i>.</p>
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