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by H. Rider (Henry Rider) Haggard
Queen of the Dawn - CHAPTER I. The Dream of Rima
CHAPTER II. The Messenger
CHAPTER III. The Escape
CHAPTER IV. The Temple of the Sphinx
CHAPTER V. The Swearing of the Oath
CHAPTER VI. Nefra Conquers the Pyramids
CHAPTER VII. The Plot of the Vizier
CHAPTER VIII. The Scribe Rasa
CHAPTER IX. The Crowning of Nefra
CHAPTER X. The Message
Set against a fractured Egypt torn between the ancient Theban line and the conquering Shepherds, the story opens with a kingdom on the brink of collapse. After a decisive battle leaves the southern king dead, his infant daughter Nefra becomes the sole heir to a realm yearning for peace. Her mother, Queen Rima, hides the child from the victorious ruler Apepi, sparking a tense struggle over the rightful future of the land.
In the darkness of the birthing chamber, a vision of two radiant queens appears, bearing sacred symbols of life and music, hinting at a destiny that may unite the warring peoples. As the fledgling princess grows, the tale weaves together political intrigue, ancient prophecy, and the haunting beauty of Egypt’s temples and river. Listeners will be drawn into a world where love, loyalty, and the hope of reconciliation flicker like the Nile’s sunrise, promising a saga that balances fierce conflict with the possibility of harmony.
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (561K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer
Release date
2021-08-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1856–1925
Best known for the classic adventures King Solomon’s Mines and She, this English novelist helped shape the modern lost-world tale with stories full of danger, mystery, and far-off landscapes. His time in southern Africa fed the vivid settings and atmosphere that made his fiction so widely read.
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