Uarda : a Romance of Ancient Egypt - Volume 06

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898

Contributor:

Bell, Clara, 1834-1927

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Uarda: a Romance of Ancient Egypt - Volume 06" by Georg Ebers is a historical romance novel likely written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the lives of its characters against the backdrop of Ancient Egypt, exploring themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities of familial relationships. The unfolding narrative prominently features Lady Katuti and her daughter Nefert, whose lives intertwine with the enigmatic Paaker and his affections, revealing a tangled web of emotions influenced by love potions and social expectations. The opening portion of the novel introduces a day filled with anticipation and unexpected developments for the characters in Thebes. Lady Katuti is preoccupied with troubling revelations about her daughter Nefert's possible feelings towards Paaker, sparked by a love potion he has administered. While Katuti grapples with her daughter's altered demeanor and the implications of Paaker's actions, Nefert engages with him in a seemingly innocent yet charged conversation filled with underlying tensions. As the day progresses with the arrival of the royal princess Bent-Anat, a series of decisions and interactions set the stage for conflict and emotional turmoil, drawing readers into the rich historical and cultural tapestry of ancient Egypt. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

This eBook was produced by David Widger

Notes:

Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2004-04-01