The Lotus of Thebes

14th Century BC. The fate of the Two Lands teeters on the edge of an abyss. While Thebes burns with the fever of the Opet Festival, a formidable political game begins in the shadows. Queen Mother Tuya, wielding the power of the mysterious black scarab seal, prepares a dark pact: she intends to surrender the crown of Egypt to the conquering Babylonian Warlord, Kadashman-Enlil. The empire's sole hope lies with Merire, a young astrologer priest who reads the impending treason from the alignment of the planets, and Princess Ankhesenamun, who is ready to face the invaders at the risk of her own freedom and safety.
When the Queen Mother's guards strike, a desperate, deadly chase begins through the dark labyrinths and abandoned reservoirs beneath the palace. Will the Pharaoh's mystical celestial vision arrive in time to halt the catastrophe? Can the lovers expose the conspiracy in the illuminating sunlight before Babylonian iron tramples the lotus flower?A captivating, twist-filled historical novella from the most exciting era of antiquity.
With its dense, fast-paced plot and enchanting atmosphere, this story is the perfect choice for a quick yet unforgettable evening read.