Sekhmet's Captive

Papyrus, a young orphan, is the friend of royal princess Theti-Cheri. In an Egypt full of gods and magic, he has his hands full protecting Pharaoh's daughter! The 7th volume of a series that skilfully mixes history and mythology.

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Theti-Cheri asks Papyrus to accompany her to the temple of Mout-Sekhmet, where she is to conduct a ceremony to appease the goddess's wrath, kindled after the previous high priest committed crimes. Unfortunately, the day chosen by the princess is viewed as extremely inauspicious by the superstitious peasantry, and Papyrus, born among the simple people of Egypt, refuses the young woman's request, angering her. By the time he changes his mind and joins her, there are evil plans afoot ...