Historical Fiction
The rise of Hatshepsut, ancient Egypt's only female pharaoh, amid royal marriage, dynasty intrigue, and richly detailed Theban life.
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The rise of Hatshepsut, ancient Egypt's only female pharaoh, amid royal marriage, dynasty intrigue, and richly detailed Theban life.
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Originally published in l977, this first novel by Pauline Gedge has become an international bestseller and has been translated into 5 foreign languages. A chronicle of passionate intrigue and sensuous exoticism, Child of the Morning resurrects the life of the awesome Hatshepsut, the only woman pharaoh of ancient Egypt, whose name was erased from history by her enemies, outraged at having to bow to a woman's command.Authentic in all of its detail and rich in powerful imagery, Child of the Morning...
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Sexual content
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Sensuous royal marriage and intimate scenes tied to dynastic duty
Violence & gore
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Brief historical conflicts referenced in background
Profanity
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No profanity depicted
Substance use
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Feasts and festivals include wine
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ characters or themes depicted
Religious content
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Frequent Egyptian rituals, gods, and temple ceremonies
Magic & witchcraft
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Ritual elements and symbolic magic in religious contexts
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content
Political content
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Power struggles, succession, and female rule in ancient court
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted
Abuse & suffering
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References to slavery and dynastic pressures
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