Mara, Daughter of the NileAuthor :
Paperback
Published : Tuesday 1 October 1985
Description
This compelling story of adventure, romance, and intrigue, set in ancient Egypt, was written by the three-time Newbery Honor and Edgar Award winning author Eloise Jarvis McGraw. A Mara is a proud and beautiful slave girl who yearns for freedom in ancient Egypt, under the rule ofA Queen Hatshepsut. Mara is not like other slaves; she can read and write, as well as speak the language ofA Babylonian. So, to barter for her freedom,A she finds herself playing the dangerous role of double spy for two arch enemiesâ?"each of whom supports a contender for the throne of Egypt. A Against her will, Mara finds herself falling in love with one of her masters, the noble Sheftu, and she starts to believe in his plans of restoring Thutmose III to the throne. But just when Mara is ready to offer Sheftu her help and her heart, her duplicity is discovered, and a battle ensues in which both Maraâ?Ts life and the fate of Egypt are at stake. A â?oDangerous espionage, an unusual love story, and richly drawn background make this a book to capture quick and lasting interest.â??â?"Horn Book A â?oThoroughly engrossing.â??â?"Kirkus Reviews
You may also like ...
by
Paperback
21 Jun 2018
Childrens / Teenage fiction and true stories
€9.35
Extended stock – Dispatch 5-7 days
by
Paperback
06 May 1986
Childrens / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
€8.18
Extended stock – Dispatch 5-7 days
by
Paperback
01 Oct 1985
Educational: First / native language: Literature studies
€10.52
Extended stock – Dispatch 5-7 days
Paperback
30 Nov 2023
Stationery and miscellaneous items
€28.07
Extended stock – Dispatch 5-7 days
Reviews