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Princess of the two lands
A young Egyptian princess is torn between her loyalty to her father the Pharaoh and her increasing belief in the God of Moses.
125 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 1975
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April 30, 2011
Princess of the Two Lands is a Middle Grade biblical/historical novel. It's been a favorite of mine since I was a child, and I still read it periodically. However, it's probably hard to find now.
The characters were engaging and interesting. Scota was a kind and curious 13-year-old. There was a romance of sorts (as she's given in marriage to the general), but it's not the kissy-huggy type. It's more a growing to care for the other person. Because the marriage wasn't physically intimate, the difference in age between the two never bothered me though he was probably twice her age.
The author stayed true to what is given in the Bible, but the details about Moses and the plagues were a backdrop to the events going on in Scota's life. However, since the plagues affected everyone, they also had a major impact on her life. There was a nice amount of daily-life and political historical detail woven into the story. These details didn't get heavy-handed or turn into a lecture. For those who are curious, this author made Thutmose III the pharaoh of the Exodus.
Scota and other Egyptians did begin to question the power of the Egyptian gods and acknowledge the existence and power of the Hebrew God. There was no bad language. There were no sex scenes. Overall, I'd highly recommend this charming, enjoyable historical novel.
The characters were engaging and interesting. Scota was a kind and curious 13-year-old. There was a romance of sorts (as she's given in marriage to the general), but it's not the kissy-huggy type. It's more a growing to care for the other person. Because the marriage wasn't physically intimate, the difference in age between the two never bothered me though he was probably twice her age.
The author stayed true to what is given in the Bible, but the details about Moses and the plagues were a backdrop to the events going on in Scota's life. However, since the plagues affected everyone, they also had a major impact on her life. There was a nice amount of daily-life and political historical detail woven into the story. These details didn't get heavy-handed or turn into a lecture. For those who are curious, this author made Thutmose III the pharaoh of the Exodus.
Scota and other Egyptians did begin to question the power of the Egyptian gods and acknowledge the existence and power of the Hebrew God. There was no bad language. There were no sex scenes. Overall, I'd highly recommend this charming, enjoyable historical novel.
May 31, 2011
It was amazing story!
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