In seventh-century Egypt, as the armies of Islam take the country from Byzantium, Orion, the son of the Mukaukas who governs Memphis, returns from Constantinople and is drawn to Paula, a proud young Greek woman. Rival churches, Arab conquerors and the old ritual of the Nile’s bride press in on them.
A rich historical novel by the Egyptologist-novelist, in Clara Bell’s translation. Download the free EPUB.