Child of the Morning: A Novel

Pauline Gedge · Michelle Moran

Apr 2010 · Chicago Review Press

About this ebook

Thirty-five centuries ago the sun had a daughter: Hatshepsut. Youngest daughter of the Pharaoh, she was a lithe and magical child. But when her older sister died, it became her duty to purify the dynasty's bloodline. She was to wed Thothmes, her father's illegitimate son, who was heir to the throne. But fearing his son's incompetence, Hatshepsut's father came to her with startling news. She was to be Pharaoh, ruler of the greatest empire the world had ever known--provided, of course, that the unprecedented ascension by a woman did not inspire the priests to treason or instill in her half-brother and future consort sufficient hatred to have her put to death.

            This is the premise for Child of the Morning, based closely on the historical facts. Hatshepsut assumed the throne at the age of fifteen and ruled brilliantly for more than two decades. Her achievements were immortalized on the walls of her magnificent temple at Deir el-Bahri, built by her architect and lover, Senmut.

            Sensuous and evocative, Child of the Morning is the story of one of history's most remarkable women.

Ratings and reviews

I'm so confused and unengaged 50 pages in. The pov's are all over the place and the editing flaws are impossible to overlook. Hoping the story picks up soon... There's a historical context overload, which I admire, but I can't focus on the story because the details don't flow together.

This is a remarkable book. I first listened to the 'Books on Tape' version over 20-years ago and have been hoping for an Audible version to come out. In the meantime, I bought the print version and read it, all the time hearing the original reader's voice. I am saddened to hear the wannabe authors dissing this book. From my perspective, it was magic. To this day I still feel that way.

Well woven tales of one of the most intelligent women to rule Egypt as Pharoh before Cleopatra. Excellent variation of the story line between the Thutmoses. Recommend highly

About the author

Pauline Gedge is the author of more than 10 novels, including The Eagle and the Raven, The Hippopotamus Marsh, and The Oasis. She lives in Edgerton, Alberta. Michelle Moran is author of several books, including Cleopatra's Daughter, The Heretic Queen, and Nefertiti.