The Sekhmet Bed
Libbie Hawker
Feb 2014 · The She-King Book 1 · Running Rabbit Press
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Is Ahmose's divine gift a blessing or a curse?
The second daughter of the Pharaoh, Ahmose has always dreamed of a quiet life as a priestess, serving Egypt's gods, ministering to the people of the Two Lands. But when the Pharaoh dies without an heir, she is given instead as Great Royal Wife to the new king – a soldier of common birth. For Ahmose is god-chosen, gifted with the ability to read dreams, and it is her connection to the gods which ensures the new Pharaoh his right to rule.
Ahmose's elder sister Mutnofret has been raised to expect the privileged station of Great Royal Wife; her rage at being displaced cannot be soothed. As Ahmose fights the currents of Egypt's politics and Mutnofret's vengeful anger, her youth and inexperience carry her beyond her depth and into the realm of sacrilege.
To right her wrongs and save Egypt from the gods' wrath, Ahmose must face her most visceral fear: bearing an heir. But the gods of Egypt are exacting, and even her sacrifice may not be enough to restore the Two Lands to safety.
The second daughter of the Pharaoh, Ahmose has always dreamed of a quiet life as a priestess, serving Egypt's gods, ministering to the people of the Two Lands. But when the Pharaoh dies without an heir, she is given instead as Great Royal Wife to the new king – a soldier of common birth. For Ahmose is god-chosen, gifted with the ability to read dreams, and it is her connection to the gods which ensures the new Pharaoh his right to rule.
Ahmose's elder sister Mutnofret has been raised to expect the privileged station of Great Royal Wife; her rage at being displaced cannot be soothed. As Ahmose fights the currents of Egypt's politics and Mutnofret's vengeful anger, her youth and inexperience carry her beyond her depth and into the realm of sacrilege.
To right her wrongs and save Egypt from the gods' wrath, Ahmose must face her most visceral fear: bearing an heir. But the gods of Egypt are exacting, and even her sacrifice may not be enough to restore the Two Lands to safety.
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4.2
165 reviews
Kate Andrews
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3 September 2015
Historical Fiction is one of my favorite, if not my most favorite genres. This I would recommend to anyone, whether or not they are fans of the genre. The characters are well written and three dimensional. Although I admit to wanting you know more about Ahnmose and her relationships with her mother and grandmother. Alas, I will definitely be reading the series!
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2 September 2017
I'm not a big fan of romance or pure drama novels personally so I didn't go into this book expecting to enjoy it but I honestly couldn't put it down. It was a rollercoaster of emotions and quite thrilling.
Telma M
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22 June 2015
I bought mine online, but for some reason I'm only getting the first 8 pages (so the acknowledgements, historical notes, etc). I've tried redownloading it but I keep only getting the first 8 pages even though I've bought it! Please help!
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About the author
Libbie Hawker writes historical and literary fiction with rich prose and vivid details of time and place. She lives in Seattle, Washington.
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