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Автор Паулина Элис Гейдж
Praise for Volume One,
“Gedge is meticulous in her research … If you want to be immersed in the life of ancient Egypt, this novel will delight you. ”
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“Readers looking to immerse themselves in a strange and ancient culture will find much to savour in
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“Gedge has a great talent for building atmosphere. Her description of the buildings and people along the Nile are evocative, and details such as food and clothing are meticulously researched and integrated into the story … Most vivid of all in
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“Gedge brings history to life with a tale inspired by the curious story of a peasant-born boy who gained a reputation as an infallible fortune teller and healer and died a more powerful man than the pharaoh himself …
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Praise for Pauline Gedge
“[Gedge] paints prose poems of astonishing beauty that fill
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“Gedge makes the past so accessible. You can imagine walking between the pillars into a magnificent hall and watching it come alive with the smell of the fresh paint on the frescoes. ”
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“Simply magnificent.
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“Rich with characters whose destinies are entwined in love and hate, peace and war, hope and despair, this giant story sweeps on at an unflagging pace to its dramatic and haunting conclusion. ”
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“A compelling and human story without a single dramatic lapse. ”
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“Gedge’s strengths—imagination, ingenuity in plotting, and convincing characterization—are here in abundance. ”
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“Gedge has brought Egypt alive … Laid over a complex plot, well-crafted characters, and the shining splendour that was Egypt,
“A definite winner … The fast-moving and thrilling action carries us along effortlessly … With its firm, confident control, light easy style, and strong characterization, this is perhaps the best piece Pauline Gedge has written. ”
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