Uarda : a Romance of Ancient Egypt — Volume 06

In the heart of ancient Thebes, widowed Katuti awakens to a night tinged with unease. A mysterious love‑philter, half‑administered to her daughter Nefert, has already begun to shift the fragile balance of affection and loyalty within the household. As Katumi paces her chambers, she wrestles with doubts about the potion’s power and the growing estrangement between mother and child, while whispered prayers to the gods echo through the temple walls.

The arrival of her nephew Paaker—still clutching the remaining portion of the potion—adds a new layer of intrigue. His bold, almost reckless devotion to Nefert, coupled with secretive gestures that hint at hidden motives, forces Katumi to confront both familial duty and the unsettling possibility that love, once brewed, may be harder to control than any sword. The stage is set for a tense clash of hearts, honor, and ancient customs.