Beth's Pick August 2011

CHILD OF THE MORNING

By Pauline Gedge

SPOTLIGHT ON THE AUTHOR!

ABOUT PAULINE GEDGE

Pauline Gedge (born December 11, 1945) is a Canadian novelist best known for her historical fiction trilogies, Lords of the Two Lands and The King’s Men. She also writes science fiction, fantasy and horror. Her 13 novels have sold more than six million copies in 18 languages.

Primarily known for bringing characters to life from ancient Egypt, Pauline's inspiring and thought-provoking novels have sold over six million copies worldwide, winning prizes in her native Alberta, Canada as well as abroad. She has been interviewed not only as an author but also as an expert on ancient Egypt. With thirteen novels published to date, her work continues to be enjoyed by readers all over the world. (from the author’s website)

For more info:
http://www.amazon.com/wiki/Pauline_Gedge/ref=ntt_at_bio_wiki

Author’s website:
http://www.paulinegedge.com/

REVIEWS:
She ruled Egpyt not as Queen but as Pharaoh, 35 centuries ago. Yet her name-Hatshepsut-does not appear in dynastic scrolls, nor is her reign celebrated on monuments. This is the story of the young woman who assumed the throne of Egypt, mastered the arts of war and government, lived her life by her own design, and ruled an empire-the only woman Pharaoh in history.

"A rich pageant."-Wall Street Journal

While Hatshepsut, Egypt's only woman Pharoah, was considered a god, Gedge portrays her as very much a human being in this fine historical tale. – Publishers Weekly Review

"The author’s strong sense of time and place is evident in every scene. A superb portrait of a powerful but very human queen." —Library Journal

"Splendor, splendor everywhere." —Kirkus Reviews

"A rich pageant, satisfying on more levels than simply that of narrative." —Wall Street Journal

"Combines ancient artifacts, timeless psychology and sure pacing.” —Globe and Mail

“This is as fine a novel as anyone would want to read.” —Columbus Ohio Dispatch

"A compelling and human story without a single dramatic lapse." —San Francisco Examiner

“Epic accounts of feasts and festivals, and a steady flow of details related to life in ancient Thebes . . . the sunny, sweating world of [Egypt] in filmic splendour.” — Vancouver Sun