Voices from Appalachia
by Roger Osborne
Category: Literary Collections

ALONG THE NILE elegantly weaves pre-dynastic Egyptian history together with action, romance, and mysticism. Although the first recorded Egyptian Pharaoh Narmer, unifer of Upper and Lower Egypt, is know only from the Narmer Palette, now ensconced at the Egyptian Museum, King Narmer emerges fully fleshed in this novel. Told by Heb, Pharoah's servant, the many facets of Ancient Egypt come to life in narrative you'll eagerly devour to the last line! Heb's story is at once an adventure story set alongside the mighty river's bank and a love story of passion, loss, and spiritual regeneration. Avoiding the devices of sensationalistic Egyptian novels which seem more modern than ancient, more Hollywood than authentic, ALONG THE NILE breathes with accuracy of a time period never before explored in any other novel. Researched with faithful precision, ALONG THE NILE is a must-read for anyone who has ever been fascinated by ancient Egypt. The author's three prolonged stays in Egypt resulted in a life-changing, transformative experience, leading to further extensive investigation, knowledge, and a personal relationship with the goddesses Hathor and Sekhmet. The narrative reflects her intimate exploration of Egypt's archaeological sites, especially the religious center at Dendera, and her study of and participation in Egyptian religious rites and traditions.