Amuba, a young prince taken captive in war, becomes a servant in the household of a high priest of Egypt during the reign of Thothmes III and befriends the priest’s son Chebron. When the boys accidentally kill a sacred cat, a crime punishable by death, they must flee. Henty fills the story with Egyptian daily life, gods and festivals.
Lively historical adventure for young readers, with a good deal of ancient Egypt along the way. Download the free EPUB.