Bøger af Lester Picker

With the sudden death of his father, 16-year old Qa'a is thrust onto the throne, unprepared for rule. He is at the mercy of the cunning Chief Priest of Horus and his evil disciple. Then a chance meeting with a successful trader creates a friendship that gives Qa'a a vision that could bring glory to the Two Lands. But Qa'a's missteps bring the newly unified country to war. Violent unrest follows as the underground leaders of Lower Kem foment a rebellion that challenges King Qa'a's rule. Will Qa'a recover from these setbacks and leave a legacy that future generations will praise? Or will his deep flaws tear The Two Lands apart once again? A new age waits for Ra's unerring light.

Dangers lurk for the first woman Pharaoh. The Dagger of Isis traces the life of Meryt-Neith, the first female ruler of a united Egypt. From her marriage to King Wadjet to her eventual coronation after his death, this tale of intrigue and betrayal follows her ascension, the wars she fought and the loves that gave meaning to her life. This saga takes us on a journey throughout ancient Egypt and into nearby lands, as Meryt-Neith struggles to bring honor to her family's dynasty.