Queen of the Dawn: A Love Tale of Old Egypt

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Queen of the Dawn: A Love Tale of Old Egypt

by H. Rider (Henry Rider) Haggard

EN·~9 hours·23 chapters

Chapters

23 total
1

Queen of the Dawn - CHAPTER I. The Dream of Rima

15:47
2

CHAPTER II. The Messenger

22:06
3

CHAPTER III. The Escape

24:49
4

CHAPTER IV. The Temple of the Sphinx

21:16
5

CHAPTER V. The Swearing of the Oath

20:56
6

CHAPTER VI. Nefra Conquers the Pyramids

28:06
7

CHAPTER VII. The Plot of the Vizier

27:03
8

CHAPTER VIII. The Scribe Rasa

26:57
9

CHAPTER IX. The Crowning of Nefra

29:26
10

CHAPTER X. The Message

20:20

Description

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.

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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.

About the author

H. Rider (Henry Rider) Haggard

H. Rider (Henry Rider) Haggard

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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