Lords of the Two Lands

Lords of the Two Lands

by PaulineGedge (Author)

Synopsis

Lords of the Two Lands is the first in a trilogy about the history of early Egypt and the enthralling story of the Tao family. Ancient Egypt is an occupied land, a nation usurped by foreigners called the Setiu, better known to history as the Hyksos, who have gradually taken over a weakened government in a bloodless invasion through commerce and political power. Controlling the country for over two hundred years through a superior military force, the Setiu Kings plunder the land and slowly subvert its religion and culture. Finally one family of the true Egyptian blood is prepared to make a stand to claim back the authority which is rightfully theirs. Sequenenra Tao, Prince of Weset, can trace his descent back to the last rightful King of Egypt. When his family's lands, their people and their very lives are threatened by the Setiu King Apepa, Seqenenra is forced to make a choice between persecution and submission or a rebellion that will change the history of Egypt forever.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 400
Edition: First UK Edition
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Published: 03 May 2001

ISBN 10: 0340770937
ISBN 13: 9780340770931

Media Reviews
'...compelling character descriptions...lovely use of language...a thoroughly readable novel.' The National Post on LORds Of The Two Lands; 2 '[Gedge] paints prose poems of astonishing beauty that fill House of Dreams with Egypt's glorious sunlight, crystalline air, cool fragrant breezes, turquoise skies...' The Toronto Star on The House Of Dreams; 3 'Pauline Gedge's strengths imagination, ingenuity in plotting, and convincing characterization are here in abundance' Books in Canada on House Of Illusions; 4 'Gedge's powerful historic imagination, capable of filling epic canvases with characters affectingly human...has had full scope in Scroll of Saqqara.' The Toronto Star on The Scroll Of Saqqara; 5 '...Pauline Gedge once again brings to life the majestic world of ancient Egypt, displaying an indepth knowledge of time and place during the reign of Ramses II...a compelling picture' Washington Post Book World on Scroll Of Saqqara
Author Bio
Pauline Gedge is the award-winning author of the bestelling titles Child of the Morning, The Twelfth Transforming, Scroll of Saqqara, House of Dreams, House of Illusions and The Eagle and the Raven. Her superb ability to bring ancient civilisation to life has gained her millions of fans world-wide. Pauline Gedge lives in Alberta, Canada.