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Epic
Ancient Egypt
Thuya is not a wife to wish for; even
her husband dare not go against her ambitions. Manipulating a marriage between
her daughter, Tiye, and the Pharaoh Amenhotep is not enough for the woman,
however, as she is determined to ensure her
dynasty survives. Her sons, Aye and Nakhtmin, become close to the Pharaoh
and Maya, the son of Aye, narrates the story of a mad Pharaoh, of
wars, incest, power struggles and, inevitably, murder. We are also to meet Tutankhamen
and his renowned mother, Nefertiti.
Richard Coady has created wonderful
characters in matriarch Thuya and villain Aye, while also weaving a wonderful
study of the godlike, mad Pharaoh Amunophis. He deftly explores absolute power
and how it can so easily corrupt. The writing style is easy to read even
with this being a very big book at 668 pages. Even if you have little interest
in Ancient Egypt, I recommend reading this incredible book.
© Anne Holt
Yes a very good, well written book, thouughly rsearched. Definitely reccommended.
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