An Egyptian Princess — Volume 10

"An Egyptian Princess — Volume 10" by Georg Ebers is a historical drama set in ancient Egypt, immersing readers in a world of royal family drama and intense emotion. At the heart of the tale is Bartja, the brother of Cambyses. Bartja finds himself entangled in a complex web of jealousy and political conflict after the birth of his daughter. The story follows Bartja and Sappho as they navigate the challenges of their relationships and Cambyses' unpredictable behavior. Their journey, marked by love, duty, and the ever-present threat of power struggles, begins with a festive trip on the Nile, where pleasant conversations are undercut by the tensions that foreshadow coming conflict. The celebration of the goddess Neith highlights the fragility of their peace as the novel hints at the impending clash between ambition and loyalty among Egypt's elite.