- Hardcover: 518 pages
- Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd (2 May 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 034077097X
- ISBN-13: 978-0340770979
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,577,576 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'...compelling character descriptions...lovely use of language...a thoroughly readable novel.' - The National Post on LORDS OF THE TWO LANDS '[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 'Pauline Gedge's strengths imagination, ingenuity in plotting, and convincing characterization - are here in abundance' - Books in Canada on HOUSE OF ILLUSIONS '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 '...Pauline Gedge once again brings to life the majestic world of ancient egypt, displaying an in-depth knowledge of time and place during the reign of Ramses II...a compelling picture' - Washington Post Book World on SCROLL OF SAQQARA 'A lustrous tale of Pharaonic decadence' - The New York Times on THE TWELFTH TRANSFORMING 'a rich pageant, satisfying on more levels than simply that of the narrative...' - Wall Street Journal on CHILD OF THE MORNING
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‘...compelling character descriptions...lovely use of language...a thoroughly readable novel.'
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having read the previous two books in this trilogy,I just had to read this book to see how the Tao family finally rid Egypt of the Setiu invaders. From the moment I started reading I found it difficult to put the book down.I now understand why the author has dedicated the series to Prince Kamose and why she refers to him as "--the most misunderstood character in Egyptiam history."Her descriptions of everyday life in Ancient Egypt come vividly to life and I found myself able to visualise each situation as the story progressed.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
In the final part of this trilogy, we see Ahmose take up the reins where his brother left off. Continuing their seige of the usurper king's city, patience and planning bring the book to a climactic finish. There are unexpected turns in this book, that could not have been foreseen from the previous two in the series. Ahmes-Nefertari finds herself taking a more hands on military role at home, while her husband fights the battle with the sword. In this book, we see her blossom and share in her triumphs and tragedies. The love story between Rames and Tani is resolved, but not until the very end. This wonderful and colourful depiction of the Tao family's struggle keeps the reader engrossed until the very last page.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is the final volume of the Lord of the Two Lands trilogy, Ahmose Tao has vowed to continue the fight that has already killed his father and brother.
He is determined to take the fight to Apepa and breach of the walls of his capital Het-Uart. While he is away with the army his wife Nefertari is creating a new royal city from which Egypt will eventually be ruled.
When at last Het-Uart is captured Ahmose his horrifed to find that Apepa has escaped and still thwarts Ahmose's plans for Egypt and Ahmose must come to a decision . . .
Pauline Gedge is an accomplished writer who knows her subject thoroughly.
He is determined to take the fight to Apepa and breach of the walls of his capital Het-Uart. While he is away with the army his wife Nefertari is creating a new royal city from which Egypt will eventually be ruled.
When at last Het-Uart is captured Ahmose his horrifed to find that Apepa has escaped and still thwarts Ahmose's plans for Egypt and Ahmose must come to a decision . . .
Pauline Gedge is an accomplished writer who knows her subject thoroughly.
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A satisfying conclusion to the saga.
I read this in a day I was so keen to finish the story begun in "The Hippopotamus Marsh". I enjoyed how the main characters changed and developed and the facility with which Ms... Read more
Published on 7 April 2010 by C. Ashton
A Shame it's the Final One in the Trilogy
This is the final volume of the Lord of the Two Lands trilogy, Ahmose Tao has vowed to continue the fight that has already killed his father and brother. Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2007 by J. Chippindale
A Shame it's the Final Book of the Trilogy
This is the final volume of the Lord of the Two Lands trilogy, Ahmose Tao has vowed to continue the fight that has already killed his father and brother. Read more
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