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The narrative unfolds through Senmut's perspective, detailing his ascent from humble beginnings to becoming a key figure in Hatshepsut's life as her daughter's tutor and lover. Their passionate yet illicit relationship intertwines with the political turmoil of Ancient Egypt as Hatshepsut maneuvers to usurp the throne after her husband's death, aided by Senmut. However, their ambition leads to palace intrigue and ultimately their downfall, exploring themes of power, love, and betrayal in a richly historical context.
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Oracle of the Reeds: Volume 1, Thomas Bauer-Kotelenez
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- 2018
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- Title
- Oracle of the Reeds: Volume 1
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Thomas Bauer-Kotelenez
- Publisher
- Buttery Branigan Books
- Publisher
- 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 194
- ISBN13
- 9781543949841
- Category
- Historical prose
- Description
- The narrative unfolds through Senmut's perspective, detailing his ascent from humble beginnings to becoming a key figure in Hatshepsut's life as her daughter's tutor and lover. Their passionate yet illicit relationship intertwines with the political turmoil of Ancient Egypt as Hatshepsut maneuvers to usurp the throne after her husband's death, aided by Senmut. However, their ambition leads to palace intrigue and ultimately their downfall, exploring themes of power, love, and betrayal in a richly historical context.