num_pages: 295
description: Two women one ancient Egyptian harem and the daring decision that changed the course of history. In the opulent court of Egypts tenth dynasty Princess Hagar has always known her destiny. One day she will marry the Crown Prince Merikare and become the Great Royal Wife the most powerful woman in Egypt. But dark dreams afflict Hagar the moment she hears of the latest addition to Pharaohs harem: the stunning iridescent Sumerian Sarai. Princess Hagar feels a powerful presence around the Sumerian woman. Hagar suspects Sarai has brought black magic into the palacebut what can she do to convince Pharaoh? The intrigue of Pharaohs court pales in comparison to that swirling in the Royal House of Women among the wives children and concubines of the king. Sarais arrival upsets the already precarious balance. Loyalties divide and betrayal jealousy and tragedy plague the once peaceful household. When a series of disasters befalls Egypt Hagar must make a daring decision and the stakes could not be higher. She could lose everythingher position her power her family and even her life. Torn between the silent gods of Egypt and the powerful presence that surrounds Sarai Hagars world falls apart around her. She must acknowledge the terrible price of truth and decide for herself who she will serve.
language: None
title: The Egyptian Princess: A Story of Hagar
publisher: Mountain Brook Ink